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X199 NER

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 NER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,347 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 106,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front Tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside front Tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,938 miles

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

noise coming from cambelt area

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonett release needs attn hard to open

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,493 miles

brake fluid level low, recommend brake inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

noise from cambelt area

Fail 29 Jan 2009 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low, recommend brake inspection

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

noise from cambelt area

Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,303 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre below legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre below legal limit inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2008 49,303 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre below legal limit outer edge

offside rear tyre below legal limit inner edge

noengine oil showing on dip stick

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,679 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 42,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 35,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 35,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X199 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X199 NER, 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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X199 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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