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GL51 VFE

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,629 mi
Last recorded84,629 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VFE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 84,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,268 miles

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

EML ON CONSTANTLY

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 78,268 miles

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

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

EML ON CONSTANTLY

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,205 miles

engine manigment light stayes on

offside rear tyre perrishing and in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,922 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre cracking badly

rear wiper blade split to excess

Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre cracking badly

rear wiper blade split to excess

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,953 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,549 miles

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

crack in osf head lamp

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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GL51 VFE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL51 VFE, 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 GL51 VFE registered?

GL51 VFE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is GL51 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 VFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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