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EJ51 RVC

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 RVC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 103,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre innersill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre innersill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

rear valance corroded, not in prescribed area

slight cracks in both rear tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,103 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 89,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,961 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,981 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,304 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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EJ51 RVC is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc 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 EJ51 RVC, 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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EJ51 RVC is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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