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N178 XKJ

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,577 mi
Last recorded94,577 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 XKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Osf inner cv boot has a small split.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,577 miles

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

Osf inner cv boot has a small split.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,133 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,133 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,506 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,506 miles

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

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

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

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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N178 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N178 XKJ, 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 N178 XKJ registered?

N178 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N178 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 XKJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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