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N540 BBU

1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX83,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 86,305 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 86,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 84,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

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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N540 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N540 BBU, 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 N540 BBU registered?

N540 BBU is a 1996 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N540 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 BBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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