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Y956 NHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,319 mi
Last recorded90,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 NHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,314 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 152,874 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S &N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO BRAKE CYLINDERS CORRODED

UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,862 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f door impact damage

Fail 4 Apr 2011 81,862 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Oil leak

o/s/f door impact damage

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,331 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear coil springs top mountings corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both rear coil springs top mountings corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2009 74,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,569 miles

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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Y956 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y956 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 Y956 NHT registered?

Y956 NHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y956 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 NHT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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