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N181 FLN

1996 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,759 mi
Last recorded55,759 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 FLN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the rear and middle section silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 55,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,505 miles

Washers not working - possibly frozen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 50,598 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,975 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low and worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing/outer wall damaged

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,284 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,881 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,305 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,703 miles

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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N181 FLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N181 FLN, 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 N181 FLN registered?

N181 FLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N181 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 FLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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