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SM51 BXL

2001 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BXL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2010 92,175 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 92,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aux belt cracked also noise from engine at idle

exhaust blow at front pipe joint

exhaust tail box corroded and tail pipe insecure

front brakes slightly imbalanced in the rollers

nearside rear and offside front wheel trims missing

oil leaks at engine/gearbox

rear washer inop

rear wiper broken

Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,065 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 59,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet pull not working

engine noise ,belt/pulley

exhaust tailbox corroded

offside and nearside front drop link bushes perished

offside front and nearside rear wheel trims missing

Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SM51 BXL is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 BXL, 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 SM51 BXL registered?

SM51 BXL is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is SM51 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 BXL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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