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GV51 OBC

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,879 mi
Last recorded71,879 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OBC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,879 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,709 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall not down to inner cords

Front subframe rusty

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

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

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,709 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall not down to inner cords

Front subframe rusty

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,975 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Rear roadsprings corroded

Steel brake pipes to offside and nearside rear flexy hoses corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,822 miles

corrosion - front sub frame , osf floor , rear springs, front/rear brake pipe

exhaust leak at front pipe joint

gearbox oil leak

nsr and osf dampers - misting oil

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,295 miles

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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GV51 OBC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV51 OBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 OBC registered?

GV51 OBC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GV51 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 OBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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