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ML51 VNB

2001 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,125 mi
Last recorded107,125 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 VNB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,125 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

exhaust system corroded slight blow

n/s/f brake flexible perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn and perished

exhaust system corroded slight blow

n/s/f brake flexible perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,219 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 97,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 88,090 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,668 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front brake flexi's split

both rear tyres slightly cracked

front washers poor

gearbox oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 78,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front brake flexi's split

both rear tyres slightly cracked

front washers poor

gearbox oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,554 miles

nsf sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,984 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,983 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,857 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 62,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,651 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,997 miles

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

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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ML51 VNB is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ML51 VNB, 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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ML51 VNB is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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