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N281 MUS

1996 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 MUS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 82,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,027 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 79,027 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,760 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2006 77,745 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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N281 MUS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N281 MUS, 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 N281 MUS registered?

N281 MUS is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N281 MUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 MUS shows 6 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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