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X581 NER

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 NER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 86,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop light not conected

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear indicators starting to show white light

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,419 miles

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

Oil leak

coil springs slightly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose slighly perished

nearside front inner drive shaft boot slight misting of oil

offside and nearside front hub caps missing

offside and nearside rear brake hoses slightly perished/cracking

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 31 May 2011 75,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil springs slightly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake hose slighly perished

nearside front inner drive shaft boot slight misting of oil

offside and nearside front hub caps missing

offside and nearside rear brake hoses slightly perished/cracking

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 10 May 2010 65,640 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 65,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,046 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 57,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 50,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 44,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,168 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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X581 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X581 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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What year was X581 NER registered?

X581 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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