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DV51 MHJ

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,200 mi
Last recorded54,200 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,200 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing and nearside blade split

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged 185/60/14H

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder/deteriorated

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,193 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing and nearside blade split

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged 185/60/14H

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder/deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,347 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,347 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,164 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,164 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,946 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r tyres cracking inbetween the tread.

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

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracking slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,490 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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DV51 MHJ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 MHJ, 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 DV51 MHJ registered?

DV51 MHJ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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