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N489 BJK

1996 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 BJK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 87,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 81,962 miles

Radiator leaking

Nearside rear tyrewall cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2007 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Radiator leaking

Nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,176 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 77,175 miles

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

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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N489 BJK 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 N489 BJK, 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 N489 BJK registered?

N489 BJK is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N489 BJK safe to buy?

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