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N488 TEC

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 TEC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 56,874 miles

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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N488 TEC is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N488 TEC, 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 N488 TEC registered?

N488 TEC is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N488 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 TEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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