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N162 HLU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,548 mi
Last recorded50,548 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,548 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 50,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,881 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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N162 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N162 HLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N162 HLU registered?

N162 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N162 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 HLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N162 HLU have outstanding finance?

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