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AJ51 RZC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 RZC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 96,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,081 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded

slight leak on centre exhaust

Fail 10 Jun 2011 92,076 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front sub frame corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 85,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 85,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 74,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,950 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 39,043 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 39,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AJ51 RZC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ51 RZC, 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 AJ51 RZC registered?

AJ51 RZC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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