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N109 DSR

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,455 mi
Last recorded121,455 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 DSR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 121,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 110,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 110,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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N109 DSR is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 89,736 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N109 DSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N109 DSR registered?

N109 DSR is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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