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N188 GCA

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 GCA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2007 75,208 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,390 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 71,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

front bumper damaged

light scratches on windscreen not affecting drivers view

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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N188 GCA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N188 GCA, 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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What year was N188 GCA registered?

N188 GCA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N188 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N188 GCA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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