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BJ51 OTW

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OTW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,091 miles

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

brake discs pitted

rear bump stop rubbers loose

Fail 12 Dec 2013 99,083 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs pitted

rear bump stop rubbers loose

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Fail 10 Dec 2012 86,939 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,909 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,131 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,586 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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BJ51 OTW is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 OTW registered?

BJ51 OTW is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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