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SJ51 NVN

2001 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,253 mi
Last recorded134,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 NVN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 134,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 134,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective Belt frayed (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 127,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear hole in inner arch

Fail 6 Jan 2016 126,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear hole in inner arch

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,268 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,218 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 122,218 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 2 Jan 2013 118,388 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,361 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,438 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 108,431 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 103,983 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 103,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,460 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 99,460 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,807 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 42,217 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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SJ51 NVN is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SJ51 NVN, 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 SJ51 NVN registered?

SJ51 NVN is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 NVN shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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