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Y971 JFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake only just a pass at 16% †parking brake lever approaching travel limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,221 miles

windscreen wiper does not park automatic

Fail 27 Jul 2006 28,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen wiper does not park automatic

Pass 28 Jul 2005 25,270 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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Y971 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y971 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y971 JFB registered?

Y971 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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