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PN51 EXT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 EXT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,334 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,064 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 56,064 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside tyre wearing on outer edge offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2007 45,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,587 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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PN51 EXT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red 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 Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN51 EXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN51 EXT registered?

PN51 EXT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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