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SB51 LUE

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 LUE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 63,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet catch needs maintanence

engine management light on

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management light on

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,755 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,442 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,424 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,834 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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SB51 LUE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB51 LUE, 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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SB51 LUE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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