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X162 NER

2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

90,415 mi
Last recorded90,415 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 NER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,415 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 90,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

air leak under bonnet

front brake flexies perished

metal brake pipes corroded

offside sill damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine running hot during emission test

Pass 25 May 2007 78,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

general mady under body

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 69,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leaks

front wipers starting to split

stone chip in screen

underside dirty

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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X162 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X162 NER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X162 NER registered?

X162 NER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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