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N346 EKC

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 EKC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag lamp on constantly

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

air bag lamp on constantly

front no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,931 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 96,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 91,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,053 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 88,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

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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N346 EKC is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N346 EKC, 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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N346 EKC is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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