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N174 JLH

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,544 mi
Last recorded80,544 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 JLH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,544 miles

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE / SCRATCH MARKS AND STONE CHIP ON NEARSIDE OF SCREEN

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT AREA

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODEING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER REAR RUBBER SUPPORT MOUNT SPLITTING

RECOMMEND TRACKING DUE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ADVERSE WEAR

Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP PARTIALLY WORKING

FRONT WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE / SCRATCH MARKS AND STONE CHIP ON NEARSIDE OF SCREEN

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE SPLITTING

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX DRIVE SHAFT AREA

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODEING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER REAR RUBBER SUPPORT MOUNT SPLITTING

RECOMMEND TRACKING DUE TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ADVERSE WEAR

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

CENTRE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS PARTIALLY WORKING

NEARSDIE FRONT BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT DISC HAS SURFACE CORROSION ON OUTER FACE

OFFSDIE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SPLIT

RECOMMEND TRACKING

SCRATCH MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

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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N174 JLH is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N174 JLH, 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 N174 JLH registered?

N174 JLH is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 July 1996.

Is N174 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N174 JLH 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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