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N284 NEU

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,542 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 107,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,171 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,830 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 93,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,362 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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N284 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N284 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.

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What year was N284 NEU registered?

N284 NEU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N284 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 NEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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