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SH51 FBF

2001 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 FBF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 97,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder excess leak!! no clutch operation

Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,444 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,442 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

engine management light on

front sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

engine management light on

front sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,594 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,810 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,861 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 52,852 miles

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

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

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

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,970 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,970 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 44,630 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 44,573 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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SH51 FBF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH51 FBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 FBF registered?

SH51 FBF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is SH51 FBF safe to buy?

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