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Y475 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,696 mi
Last recorded71,696 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON MAIN ROAD

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,699 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 61,699 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,283 miles

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

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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Y475 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y475 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 Y475 NHT registered?

Y475 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y475 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y475 NHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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