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RJ51 EFX

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

53,168 mi
Last recorded53,168 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,166 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,169 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE

Fail 16 Apr 2011 43,169 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,168 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

FRONT BRAKES VERY RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE QUARTER PANEL POORLY REPAIRED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT NEARSIDE BRAKE PIPE

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 42,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 33,615 miles

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

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

bonnet not opening properley

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,103 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 29,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,107 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,107 miles

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

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

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

hand brake performace just passed

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 EFX is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

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