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N589 KUM

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 KUM
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 125,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 125,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 125,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,877 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 108,877 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 90,651 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 90,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 79,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,765 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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N589 KUM is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 78,526 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N589 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N589 KUM is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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