CarVerify

Free Car Check

N227 NEU

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 63,806 miles

BRAKES :- METAL BRAKE PIPE corrosion inc front to rear,rear & n/s/f ,suggest replace.Both front flexible hoses cracking.

corrosion inc rear coil springs,suspension etc

n/s/f tyre sidewall small cut

Pass 26 May 2011 62,140 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front windscreen chip

light on

wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2010 60,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light inoperative

front windscreen chip

off side front steering rack boot damp

off side front wiper poor

rear jacking points corrosion

Fail 27 May 2010 60,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre brake light inoperative

front windscreen chip

off side front steering rack boot damp

off side front wiper poor

rear jacking points corrosion

Pass 28 May 2009 59,245 miles

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

front windscreen chip

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

rear wiper split

signs of power steering fluid over off side front rack boot

Pass 29 May 2008 57,736 miles

corrosion rear jacking points

exhaust corrosion

fluid over off side front steering rack boot

front windscreen chip

off side rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corrosion

off side front bottom ball joint cover cracked

off side slight damage

radiator top water

Fail 16 May 2006 53,457 miles

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

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

chip o/s/f windscreen

metal brake pipe corrosion ,o/s/f pipe above rack gaiter suggest replace now,rear flexible brake hoses cracking poor.

o/s/f wiper & rear wiper suggest replace.

Pass 16 May 2006 53,457 miles

chip o/s/f windscreen

metal brake pipe corrosion ,o/s/f pipe above rack gaiter suggest replace now,rear flexible brake hoses cracking poor.

o/s/f wiper & rear wiper suggest replace.

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
Full Fiat Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N227 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N227 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N227 NEU?

You can check the full history of N227 NEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N227 NEU registered?

N227 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N227 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 NEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N227 NEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N227 NEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.