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RE51 TGX

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,235 mi
Last recorded53,235 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 TGX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,235 miles

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

both sides front brake hoses perished

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine mil on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,557 miles

both front brake hoses perished

brake pipe at nsf corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine mil on

front subframe badly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 190,467 miles

both front brake hoses perished

brake pipe at nsf corroded

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine mil on

front subframe badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,192 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre perished

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,105 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front wiper blades splitting

corrosion to brake pipes at rear, some not visible

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & hangers splitting

damage to bodywork & bumpers

front subframe & suspension components corroded

nsr fog light lens damaged

suspension components at rear corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,103 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front wiper blades splitting

corrosion to brake pipes at rear, some not visible

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & hangers splitting

damage to bodywork & bumpers

front subframe & suspension components corroded

nsr fog light lens damaged

suspension components at rear corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,271 miles

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

both sides front brake hoses perished

brake pipes at rear corroded, some out of sight

corrosion to suspension components

front subframe corroded

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,730 miles

corrosion to suspension components & subframes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,992 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,983 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

oil seepage at pas rack

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,333 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 33,333 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,773 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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RE51 TGX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE51 TGX, 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 RE51 TGX registered?

RE51 TGX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is RE51 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 TGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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