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Y996 MNT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 MNT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,276 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 109,118 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,072 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 85,822 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 79,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,461 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 61,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s washer jets not working.

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked.

throttle pedal missing.

Fail 25 Aug 2007 57,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s washer jets blocked.

throttle pedal missing.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,233 miles

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

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

n/s washer jets blocked.

throttle pedal missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,350 miles

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

n/s wiper blade perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s wiper rubber perishing

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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Y996 MNT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y996 MNT, 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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Y996 MNT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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