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RJ51 BWM

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,598 mi
Last recorded114,598 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 BWM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,598 miles

Emissions not tested ABORTED .Engine over heated . Cooling fan inoperative and header tank leaking. (7.3.A.1)

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush FRONT mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch faulty.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (3.6.B.4d)

Non standard HID headlamps fitted.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted. Securing type.

Untidy wiring in engine bay.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,558 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 110,316 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 92,348 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,791 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

rear exhaust box deteriorating

some metal pipes corroded

suspension corroding includes road springs

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades are slightly split.

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

N/S/R tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount half rusted away.

Rear exhaust silencer is DET.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,921 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,322 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,386 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,575 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 23 Jun 2008 58,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,909 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,128 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 31,128 miles

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

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

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

185/55 R15 82V DUNLOP

Engine oil leaks.

Engine oil level low.

Near side + off side front anti roll bar link bushes perished.

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

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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RJ51 BWM is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RJ51 BWM, 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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RJ51 BWM is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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