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N217 VVV

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 VVV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 101,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 96,843 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 96,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 94,501 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 94,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 93,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 93,632 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 90,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 90,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,761 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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N217 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N217 VVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N217 VVV registered?

N217 VVV is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N217 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 VVV shows 12 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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