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GF51 LYS

2001 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 LYS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID of primary tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID of primary tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre pressures

corrosion to rear coil spring top mounts

off side & near side rear tyres inner walls cracking(tyre pressures)

park brake travel

Fail 20 Jan 2016 104,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID of primary tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID of primary tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyre pressures

off side & near side rear tyres inner walls cracking(tyre pressures)

park brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 99,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,141 miles

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

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

coolant header tank leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,141 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,556 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 90,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on iner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,313 miles

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

both front tyres worn on iner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2009 80,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sight leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,562 miles

sight leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 54,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,014 miles

Front BRAKE pads low.

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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GF51 LYS is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GF51 LYS, 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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GF51 LYS is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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