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N251 LWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,768 mi
Last recorded90,768 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,768 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coolant leak

corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear flexi ferrules

Pass 22 Sep 2007 89,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 87,483 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 87,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

condition of front disc's borderline

condition of nearside rear seat belt

washers borderline

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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N251 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N251 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N251 LWS?

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What year was N251 LWS registered?

N251 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N251 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 LWS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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