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SD51 JBE

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,385 mi
Last recorded53,385 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 JBE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,385 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 51,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,587 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,073 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,749 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,749 miles

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,946 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,728 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wheeltrim missing

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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SD51 JBE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SD51 JBE, 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 SD51 JBE registered?

SD51 JBE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is SD51 JBE safe to buy?

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