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MJ51 XZV

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,245 mi
Last recorded109,245 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 XZV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 109,245 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 109,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

brake pad warning light wire broken

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside numberplate light dim

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,734 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage to nearside tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,555 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage to nearside tyre sidewall

Pass 5 May 2009 76,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,249 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 68,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 64,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,136 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 53,136 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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 XZV is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

MJ51 XZV is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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