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N191 JCL

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,726 mi
Last recorded139,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 JCL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 139,726 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 139,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 132,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 132,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light plucking to o/s/f seatbelt

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

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

heavy corrosion to centre exhaust silencer has had a crude repair (still slight blow)

high level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre tread getting low (2mm)

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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N191 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N191 JCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N191 JCL registered?

N191 JCL is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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