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MU51 ZHJ

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,774 mi
Last recorded85,774 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ZHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 85,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,298 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,142 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

PLAY IN O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 56,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,304 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,940 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,293 miles

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

Nearside 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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MU51 ZHJ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MU51 ZHJ, 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 MU51 ZHJ registered?

MU51 ZHJ is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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