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Y921 DNG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,697 mi
Last recorded63,697 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 DNG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,475 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,497 miles

both wipers worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,497 miles

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

both wipers worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,870 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,870 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,233 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 40,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,052 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 34,968 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge,o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,175 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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Y921 DNG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y921 DNG, 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 Y921 DNG registered?

Y921 DNG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y921 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y921 DNG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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