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J18 ERE

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 ERE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 136,629 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 127,290 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner side light n/w

o/s cv boot perished and cracked but not leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2011 117,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r inner side light n/w

o/s cv boot perished and cracked but not leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2010 110,131 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 110,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,820 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 88,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

brake pipes to and from compensator coatings bubbling †rear exhaust corroded †ball join rubbers cracked and slight play in bushes †n/s/r spring top rubber not seating right advise new rubber brake hose ferrals rusting

o/s/f brake hose has been unkinked still advise new hose

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,296 miles

brake pipes to and from compensator coatings bubbling †rear exhaust corroded †ball join rubbers cracked and slight play in bushes †n/s/r spring top rubber not seating right advise new rubber brake hose ferrals rusting

o/s/f brake hose has been unkinked still advise new hose

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,387 miles

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)

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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J18 ERE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J18 ERE, 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 J18 ERE registered?

J18 ERE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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