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Y396 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,822 mi
Last recorded79,822 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front both brake hoses deterioated

near side and off side under sills coated with under sealanet

rear raduis arms have slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2014 79,821 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front both brake hoses deterioated

rear raduis arms have slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet prop missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,064 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,090 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER DOOR HING WORN TO EXCESS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,090 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER DOOR HING WORN TO EXCESS

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside windscreen wiper worn & smears slightly.

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

Offside rear direction indicator lense is damaged.

Radiator has a leak.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside windscreen wiper worn & smears slightly.

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

Offside rear direction indicator lense is damaged.

Radiator has a leak.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 64,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Drivers door, lower hinge faulty.

Front tyres partially deflated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside rear direction indicator lense damaged.

Parking brake requires attention.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator leaking.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

free play in hand brake

play off side front door lower hinge

Fail 17 Sep 2007 54,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,390 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,444 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 39,252 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,252 miles

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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Y396 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y396 OHT, 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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Y396 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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