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N588 GFM

1996 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 GFM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 56,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2013 56,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 55,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,352 miles

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

engine slightly smokes when first started.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,563 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,558 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,702 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,257 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 51,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N588 GFM is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N588 GFM, 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 N588 GFM registered?

N588 GFM is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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