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Y981 NNC

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 NNC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,559 miles

both fron brake flexis cracked

front brake disks slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre very close to wear marks

rear number plate de laminated

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both fron brake flexis cracked

front brake disks slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre very close to wear marks

rear number plate de laminated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,501 miles

Oil leak

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

back box deterioated

front subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

back box deterioated

front subframe corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

exhaust deteiorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,151 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 92,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,884 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,884 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 74,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,080 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,038 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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Y981 NNC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red 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 Y981 NNC, 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 Y981 NNC registered?

Y981 NNC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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