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N497 JVF

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 JVF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2009 129,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 116,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,344 miles

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

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

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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N497 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N497 JVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N497 JVF registered?

N497 JVF is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N497 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 JVF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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