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N456 KOU

1996 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 KOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,683 miles

all brake discs corroded

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 99,682 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 99,537 miles

o/s/f strut slight play

o/s/r radius arm slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,162 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 95,724 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 95,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,878 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 93,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N456 KOU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N456 KOU, 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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N456 KOU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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