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N170 MHU

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,053 mi
Last recorded93,053 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,053 miles

Front number plate cracked also rear number plate reflective starting to fade

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlight refector starting to dim

Offside rear tyre on wearbars also nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2006 86,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

bonnet safety latch siezed.

both rear tires are on limit

cat took a long time to light up, emmissions are erratic, just passed.

front wipers poor clearance and nearside wiper blade fouls cowling on downsweep

nearside front hubcap missing

nearside rear tire is bald on outer edge

offside front headlamp reflector is going yellow

offside rear tire is worn badly ((scalloped)) possibly due to weak shock absorber

rear increase decrease differential is high (service brakes)

rear registration plate discolored

smell of fuel around vehicle? no leaks found??

strongly advise, offside rear shock absorber is leaking and is going weak. only just passable. nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 86,662 miles

bonnet safety latch siezed.

both rear tires are on limit

cat took a long time to light up, emmissions are erratic, just passed.

front wipers poor clearance and nearside wiper blade fouls cowling on downsweep

nearside front hubcap missing

nearside rear tire is bald on outer edge

offside front headlamp reflector is going yellow

offside rear tire is worn badly ((scalloped)) possibly due to weak shock absorber

rear increase decrease differential is high (service brakes)

rear registration plate discolored

smell of fuel around vehicle? no leaks found??

strongly advise, offside rear shock absorber is leaking and is going weak. only just passable. nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

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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N170 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc 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 N170 MHU, 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 N170 MHU registered?

N170 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N170 MHU 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.

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