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N197 XKJ

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,416 mi
Last recorded90,416 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 XKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 90,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,011 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 84,011 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,960 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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N197 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N197 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N197 XKJ registered?

N197 XKJ is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N197 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N197 XKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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