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AR51 FRT

2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX56,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FRT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,460 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,321 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front engine bed/axle corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,320 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front engine bed/axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,994 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 44,682 miles

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

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

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

o/s h/lamp chip but ok

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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AR51 FRT is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 56,950 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR51 FRT registered?

AR51 FRT is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AR51 FRT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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