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N159 PPB

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 PPB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 118,392 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper on the offside has accident damage

nearsiode and offside front anti roll bar outer link arms rubber bushes deteriated

Fail 13 May 2008 117,982 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper on the offside has accident damage

nearsiode and offside front anti roll bar outer link arms rubber bushes deteriated

Pass 9 May 2007 98,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 89,176 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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N159 PPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 78,526 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N159 PPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N159 PPB registered?

N159 PPB is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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