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N251 SUH

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 SUH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,267 miles

same advisories as vt32w for test number260162537275

Fail 20 Aug 2007 119,106 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres detriorated on sidewalls

fast idle test failed overall test passed

front cross member in poor condition

grommet missing from nsr brake backing plate

ns inner bodysill/floor getting weak

nsf brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 18 Aug 2006 111,275 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 111,275 miles

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

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

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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N251 SUH is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N251 SUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N251 SUH registered?

N251 SUH is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N251 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 SUH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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