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RJ51 EFO

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,845 mi
Last recorded32,845 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EFO
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,845 miles

2 child seats fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

front wipers smear

power steering overfilled

rear tyres perished

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 29 Jul 2016 32,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

2 child seats fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses perished

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

front wipers smear

nearside front shock absorber leaking and has very poor dampening effect

power steering overfilled

rear tyres perished

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 28,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,567 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 21,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 17,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 10,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 10,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,603 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 4,919 miles

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 EFO is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFO, 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 RJ51 EFO registered?

RJ51 EFO is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is RJ51 EFO safe to buy?

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