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N535 BBU

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,102 mi
Last recorded84,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 84,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

ns centre break pipe slightly rusty

oil leak

osf body dented

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,109 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid new pump (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,467 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber bolt loose upper

Fail 11 Jul 2015 82,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shock absorber bolt loose upper

water leak from radiator

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,625 miles

front and rear wiper ends worn

handbrake slightly high

o/s/r tyre slight cracks

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,082 miles

handbrake slightly high

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,059 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracks

handbrake slightly high

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,438 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fanbelt starting to crack

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fanbelt starting to crack

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,665 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,049 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 69,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N535 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N535 BBU, 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 N535 BBU registered?

N535 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N535 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 BBU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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