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N252 XSA

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 XSA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bonnet stay and safty catch faulty

front number plate damaged

front o/s hub nut pooly locked

Fail 21 Sep 2007 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

front o/s c/v hub nut pooly locked

front bonnet stay and safty catch faulty

Pass 8 Sep 2006 109,752 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 109,752 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside steering rack

slight wear in offside front lower suspension arm rearmost bush

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,843 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 98,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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N252 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N252 XSA, 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 N252 XSA registered?

N252 XSA is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N252 XSA safe to buy?

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