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Y878 NNW

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

102,169 mi
Last recorded102,169 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 NNW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,620 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,620 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,365 miles

Center stop lamp disconnected.

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 89,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,755 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 84,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 81,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

h/brake travel high

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

h/brake travel high

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,439 miles

noise coming from fanbelt pullys belt is shredding

Fail 4 Apr 2007 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

noise coming from fanbelt pullys belt is shredding

Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,730 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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Y878 NNW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 Y878 NNW, 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 Y878 NNW registered?

Y878 NNW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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