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N490 HLD

1996 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 HLD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 104,280 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 104,280 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s front tyre badly 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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N490 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N490 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N490 HLD registered?

N490 HLD is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N490 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 HLD shows 2 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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