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HJ51 VDG

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,028 miles

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

advise general corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 134,009 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

advise general corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 131,284 miles

general corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2015 131,281 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 127,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 127,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,604 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,188 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 114,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

offside mirror damage

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,633 miles

bonnet pull

drivers door mirror glass damaged

slight exhaust leak at join

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,577 miles

bonnet pull lever not connected but still able to open bonnet

Fail 27 Aug 2009 104,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet pull lever not connected but still able to open bonnet

plastic trim rubbing on offside driveshaft

small leak from exhaust front pipe join

Pass 20 Aug 2008 99,592 miles

general corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,928 miles

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

bonnet pull/catch

general corrosion

offside front light damage

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,897 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

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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HJ51 VDG is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ51 VDG, 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 HJ51 VDG registered?

HJ51 VDG is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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