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LS51 XHU

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,862 mi
Last recorded69,862 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 69,862 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls weathered

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres perished

removed items from rear view mirror pior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,397 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking between treads.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All coil springs corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracking between treads.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,694 miles

Both sides front lower swivel ball joint dust seals split.

Nearside front tyre worn on raised edge.

Some original brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded (just before flexi pipe). not considered excessive.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,214 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side front metal brake pipe corroded just before flexi pipe, not considered excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,970 miles

Offside rear seat belt lightly damaged (by seat lock), strength not significantly reduced.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,417 miles

Front discs worn, not excessively, and efforts good.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded (centre), not excessively.

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode on exposed ends.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,413 miles

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

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

Front discs worn, not excessively, and efforts good.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded 9centre), not excessively.

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode on exposed ends.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,201 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,018 miles

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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LS51 XHU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS51 XHU, 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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LS51 XHU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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