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RJ51 EFA

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EFA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 79,836 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front discs lipped and pitted.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit.

Rear wiper blade split.

Small split in offside front lower ball joint gaiter.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 18 May 2012 72,617 miles

Centre stop light partly working

Damage to offside of vehicle

Handbrake close to end of travel

Offside and rear wiper blades split

Offside rear seatbelt damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,164 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light nearside rear body damage

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,217 miles

o/s front tyre low on tread on inner edge

o/s front wheel buckled

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 23,372 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 23,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJ51 EFA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ51 EFA, 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 RJ51 EFA registered?

RJ51 EFA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is RJ51 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 EFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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