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GL51 VMR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 VMR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 122,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010

advisory on perivous test no632271950366

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 17 Dec 2010 113,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 110,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 110,006 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,123 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

some corrosion to brake components rear

Fail 20 Sep 2008 100,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres going out of shape

some corrosion to brake components rear

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,381 miles

OFF SIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER SPLIT.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW AND VALVE TRAPPED BY HUB CAP.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 45,159 miles

Minor exhaust leak centre section.

N/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm.

Rear box corroded.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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GL51 VMR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL51 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL51 VMR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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