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N216 NEU

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,931 mi
Last recorded52,931 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,931 miles

Offside Rear bracking sticking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,788 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 52,788 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,707 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,554 miles

slight PAS leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,827 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,709 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,675 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,597 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 45,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 45,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hi level brake light not working.

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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N216 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N216 NEU, 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 N216 NEU registered?

N216 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N216 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 NEU shows 18 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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