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N157 KAT

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 KAT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 114,507 miles

brake warning light on

most of metal brake pipes corroded in various stages

offside brake disc corroded on inner face

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2007 114,477 miles

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

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

most of metal brake pipes corroded in various stages

offside brake disc corroded on inner face

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2007 113,967 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 113,942 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,425 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 108,295 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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N157 KAT is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 83,794 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N157 KAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N157 KAT is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 June 1996.

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