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N272 NHU

1996 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,988 mi
Last recorded144,988 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 144,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 144,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 May 2007 139,506 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 139,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 131,842 miles

fuel smell on underside but no visable leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

warning light on dashboard

Pass 17 Aug 2005 114,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 114,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light came on intermittantly †

front brake discs corroded †

heavy oil leaks underside# †

nearside front outer brake pipe corroded †

offside front suspension leg leaking †

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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N272 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N272 NHU, 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 N272 NHU registered?

N272 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N272 NHU safe to buy?

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