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AP51 LRA

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LRA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 115,843 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 104,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 90,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,315 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AP51 LRA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AP51 LRA, 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 AP51 LRA registered?

AP51 LRA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AP51 LRA safe to buy?

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