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Y346 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,203 mi
Last recorded95,203 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,596 miles

corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension parts

n/s side lamp dim

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested due tyo exhaust blow (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension parts

n/s side lamp dim

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,853 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust blowing

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroding

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,853 miles

exhaust blowing

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroding

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,571 miles

front sub frame corroded

slight corosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,571 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front sub frame corroded

slight corosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,929 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

front brake discs rusted and worn

front brake hoses deteriated

front sub frame coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,668 miles

repair + corrossion to front subframe

Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,668 miles

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

repair + corrossion to front subframe

Fail 31 Mar 2011 74,761 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,761 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,770 miles

corrossion on front subframe at o/s .

Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,770 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrossion on front subframe at o/s .

Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 60,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2008 57,173 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 50,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,327 miles

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

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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Y346 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y346 NHT, 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 Y346 NHT registered?

Y346 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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