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N171 MHU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,287 mi
Last recorded93,287 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 93,287 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 93,287 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 88,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 88,604 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 79,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear no plate slightly faded

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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N171 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N171 MHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N171 MHU registered?

N171 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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