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RV51 JWU

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,364 mi
Last recorded68,364 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 JWU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,364 miles

1 bulb inop in the rear screen stop lamp

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 68,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1 bulb inop in the rear screen stop lamp

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,411 miles

1 bulb inop in the rear screen stop lamp

front brake discs very corroded

front exhaust flexy corroded

n/s/f washer jet not working

o/s/r tyre has low tread

n/s/f shocker has no damping effect

Fail 18 Dec 2015 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

1 bulb inop in the rear screen stop lamp

front brake discs very corroded

front exhaust flexy corroded

n/s/f washer jet not working

o/s/r tyre has low tread

n/s/f shocker has no damping effect

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,427 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on edges

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise n/s/f tyre bold on edges and tread getting low

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise both rear tyres worn on edges

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise n/s/f tyre bold on edges and tread getting low

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,379 miles

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

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

advise bulbs out in centre brake light

advise front brake discs corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread getting low

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,379 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise bulbs out in centre brake light

advise front brake discs corroded

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread getting low

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,701 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing slighty on edges

advise n/s/f brake pipe slighty rusty

advise o/s/f brake pipe rusty

advise starter motor noisy

Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,701 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres wearing slighty on edges

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise brake pad warning ligh on

advise n/s/f brake pipe slighty rusty

advise o/s/f brake pipe rusty

advise starter motor noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,738 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel showing signs of contact with anti roll bar link arm, not hitting when tested on the lift lock to lock checks but is very close

one bulb in centre rear brake light not working

Fail 14 Dec 2011 35,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel showing signs of contact with anti roll bar link arm, not hitting when tested on the lift lock to lock checks but is very close

one bulb in centre rear brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,738 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel showing signs of contact with anti roll bar link arm, not hitting when tested on the lift but is very close.

one bulb in centre rear brake light not working

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,826 miles

rear brake lights in rear window have 2 bulbs out

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,214 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner edge

advise n/s/f brake pads low

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

Pass 13 Dec 2008 24,668 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,459 miles

Front discs poor

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2006 18,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/brake discs badly deteriated

low p/brake reserve

minor ripples in both f/tyre walls

Fail 16 Dec 2006 18,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/brake discs badly deteriated

low p/brake reserve

minor ripples in both f/tyre walls

Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,189 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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RV51 JWU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RV51 JWU, 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 RV51 JWU registered?

RV51 JWU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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