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N597 PTY

1996 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 PTY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,596 miles

air bag light on dash

front to rear brake pipes in very poor condition

hand brake requires firm pull

nearside front shocker damp possible early attenion required

nearside front wiper torn

offside front floor holed

Fail 25 Aug 2011 76,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on dash

exhaust mount rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipes in poor condition advise early attenion

hand brake requires firm pull

nearside front shocker damp possible early attenion required

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front floor holed out with prescribed area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,414 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount rubber on tail box in poor condition

nearside rear main suspension arm slight play at mount may need early attenion

rear number plate obscured by tow ball slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount rubber on tail box in poor condition

nearside rear main suspension arm slight play at mount may need early attenion

rear number plate obscured by tow ball slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,323 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,667 miles

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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N597 PTY is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N597 PTY, 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 N597 PTY registered?

N597 PTY is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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