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N972 HMA

1996 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo82,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 HMA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes split / cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2010 94,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes split / cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,528 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise n/s/wing mirror damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2009 92,528 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise n/s/wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,883 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 89,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 842,471 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 84,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipe at rear poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn and poor condition

front brakes 25% out of balance (ON LIMIT)

rear offside wheel slight buckle

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2006 83,032 miles

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

brakepipes at rear poor condition

front brake discs slightly worn poor condition

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

slight play o/s steering rack

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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N972 HMA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N972 HMA, 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 N972 HMA registered?

N972 HMA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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