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DV51 ORW

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,030 mi
Last recorded147,030 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ORW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2013 147,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R SIDE LIGHT INOP

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 131,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 131,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r lens cracked..oil leak engine..front screen marked..

Pass 22 Nov 2011 118,239 miles

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear light lens cracked

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light is on

all four coilsprings corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deterioraetd / corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside headlamp lenses cloudy not adversly affecting beam image

nearside and offside sill lips slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

offside rear quarter panel accident damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated with slight play

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light is on

all four coilsprings corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deterioraetd / corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints have slight lift in them

nearside and offside headlamp lenses cloudy not adversly affecting beam image

nearside and offside sill lips slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints have slight play

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear quarter panel accident damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,367 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp on

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag lamp on

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 88,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 88,526 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light is on

handbrake lever travel is high

nearside rear tyre is perished and damaged on the sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,329 miles

crack in n/s mirror

Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,641 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ORW is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ORW, 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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DV51 ORW is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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