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N373 AKV

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,294 mi
Last recorded119,294 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 AKV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,294 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in various areas throughout the vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2011 119,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes corroded in various areas throughout the vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2010 113,046 miles

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

O/side front tyre wear on outer tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2009 111,763 miles

Heavy surface corrosion o/side front brake pipe

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear on the o/side front tyre outer tread Wear on the n/side front tyre inner and outer tread

Pass 31 Jan 2009 111,763 miles

Heavy surface corrosion o/side front brake pipe

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear on the o/side front tyre outer tread Wear on the n/side front tyre inner and outer tread

Pass 1 Feb 2008 109,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 107,045 miles

Although the brakes met MOT spec., the readings indicate that the rear brakes require service or repair.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Surface corrosion on O/side front brake pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2006 105,685 miles

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

Rear screen wiper inoperative

Service and hand brake although meeting specification require to be serviced.

light lubricant seepage from o/side rack gaiter

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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N373 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N373 AKV, 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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N373 AKV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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