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MJ51 WYB

2001 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 WYB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,986 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,927 miles

aux belts cracking

dust boot leaking grease o/s/f bottom ball joint

engine coolant on minimum

engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre balled edge and badly cracking (185 60 14h)

slight movment in o/s/f headlamp (not effecting aim or insecure)

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

steering rack o/s boot damp with oil

Fail 19 Nov 2010 65,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

aux belts cracking

dust boot leaking grease o/s/f bottom ball joint

engine coolant on minimum

engine oil leak

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r tyre balled edge and badly cracking (185 60 14h)

slight movment in o/s/f headlamp (not effecting aim or insecure)

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

steering rack o/s boot damp with oil

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,382 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,382 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes coroding

offside and nearside front brake pipes coroding

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

small play in offside and nearside rear radius arms

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,711 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes coroding at rear

offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,381 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,381 miles

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

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

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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MJ51 WYB is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ51 WYB, 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 MJ51 WYB registered?

MJ51 WYB is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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