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Y98 NGY

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 NGY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,066 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 85,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,809 miles

front subframe surface corrosion not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough when rotated at time of test.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front subframe surface corrosion not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough when rotated at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,824 miles

front subframe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough at time of test.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front subframe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f outer brake pad low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough at time of test.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,479 miles

front subframe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

inside edge of front brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,748 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,748 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots perrished not split at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,132 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,109 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 51,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on inside edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,936 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 44,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge.

rear silencer poor condition not blowing.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 37,553 miles

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

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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Y98 NGY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y98 NGY, 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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Y98 NGY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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