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N685 BON

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S78,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 BON
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 115,322 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate made from cardboard

front number plate made from cardboard

nsf wiper blade split

osf wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2008 115,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf wiper blade split

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,828 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 106,438 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 106,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakepipes excessively coated in grease

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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N685 BON is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N685 BON, 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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What year was N685 BON registered?

N685 BON is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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