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MA51 HNG

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 HNG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,471 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r floor pan

Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to o/s/r floor pan

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rack play / osf brake hose deteriorating / exhaust back box deteriorating and signs of leaks / brakepipe corrosion / horn works intermitly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,923 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,909 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 43,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,226 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,132 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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MA51 HNG is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA51 HNG, 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 MA51 HNG registered?

MA51 HNG is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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