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N257 JVS

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 JVS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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N257 JVS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N257 JVS, 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 N257 JVS registered?

N257 JVS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N257 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 JVS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N257 JVS have outstanding finance?

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