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GY51 NTJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,076 mi
Last recorded191,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 NTJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 191,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

dampness around offside steering rack

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust rubber perishing

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust heat sheild poor condition

rusting to all brake pipes

suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 191,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

dampness around offside steering rack

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust rubber perishing

long handbrake travel

rear exhaust heat sheild poor condition

rusting to all brake pipes

suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 174,536 miles

rusting to all brake pipes

tested in wet conditions

Fail 11 Jun 2012 174,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rusting to all brake pipes

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jun 2011 163,315 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes very rusty

both rear tyres on limits on inner edges

damage to nearside rear tyre tread

dampness around steering rack

rear exhaust mounting rubber perishing

sump pan rusted and leaking engine oil

Pass 21 Jun 2010 150,891 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

all rear brake pipes badly corroded

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes perishing

chassis and suspension componants rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust boot split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 150,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes badly corroded

both front anti roll bar droplink bushes perishing

both rear coil springs rusty

chassis and suspension componants rusty

exhaust rusty

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust boot split

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 137,107 miles

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

centre exhaust pipe holed and blowing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,245 miles

p.a.s pump leaking

slight yellowing of offside headlamp

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 14 Apr 2008 124,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

p.a.s pump leaking

slight yellowing of offside headlamp

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 6 Mar 2007 111,857 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 111,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 95,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 95,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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GY51 NTJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY51 NTJ, 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 GY51 NTJ registered?

GY51 NTJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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