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N578 YND

1996 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,051 mi
Last recorded133,051 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 YND
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 133,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 133,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,532 miles

slight corrosion to boot floor

Fail 16 Mar 2010 124,497 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four wishbone bushes slightly perished

both front shocker bearing becoming stiff

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear bump stops slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

rear brake furrules slightly corroded

rear sub-frame bushes slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

slight weap of power steering fluid from pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,918 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 111,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 105,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 98,125 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

surface rust present on underside

Fail 27 Feb 2006 98,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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N578 YND is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N578 YND, 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 N578 YND registered?

N578 YND is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N578 YND safe to buy?

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