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N38 XAN

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx89,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 XAN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 104,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 104,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet cable nearly seized

bonnet prop clip broken

bonnet safety catch sticking

chip in o/s headlamp

n/s of front bumper loose

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 89,358 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N38 XAN is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N38 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N38 XAN registered?

N38 XAN is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N38 XAN safe to buy?

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