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SM51 EJF

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 EJF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,564 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at back box and centre joint

slight play in nearside front drag link

Pass 23 Oct 2010 64,025 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

general corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,829 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 38,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 26,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 15,822 miles

Front 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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SM51 EJF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM51 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

SM51 EJF is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is SM51 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 EJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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