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N295 XSA

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 XSA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,954 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,099 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 85,099 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

both front bshokers have a light missting of oil but not enough to affect the damping

near side rear tyere wall cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2006 81,681 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2006 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 81,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front 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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N295 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N295 XSA, 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 N295 XSA registered?

N295 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N295 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N295 XSA shows 6 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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