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Y717 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

62,359 mi
Last recorded62,359 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers outer door handle loose

n/s rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

o/s and n/s front door check straps broken

o/s of grille insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,942 miles

damage to nearside rear flexi hose and ferrule

Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

clutch operation faulty

damage to nearside rear flexi hose and ferrule

stone chip to front screen but within requirements

Fail 13 Feb 2007 41,929 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y717 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Y717 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 Y717 NHT registered?

Y717 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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