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N495 KFV

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,617 mi
Last recorded29,617 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 KFV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,617 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all front subframe badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 28,211 miles

Centre section of exhaust slightly corroded

Front sub-frame slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,211 miles

Centre section of exhaust slightly corroded

Front sub-frame slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,741 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all under body components rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,740 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all under body components rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 27,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,685 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,166 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 24,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N495 KFV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N495 KFV, 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 N495 KFV registered?

N495 KFV is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N495 KFV safe to buy?

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