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N153 UPA

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 UPA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2012 110,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 93,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,809 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,695 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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N153 UPA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 82,538 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 N153 UPA, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N153 UPA registered?

N153 UPA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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