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N284 NHU

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,218 mi
Last recorded92,218 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 92,218 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 2 May 2009 92,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

brake fluid leval low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,062 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 84,062 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2006 79,906 miles

c/l 432651

Fail 6 May 2006 79,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2005

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2005 76,433 miles

rear indicators fading, †oil around steering rack, †handbrake lever loose, †offside rear tyre starting to perish †child seat fiited to n/s/r †damage to both front chassis rails †bet passed

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 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N284 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 N284 NHU registered?

N284 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N284 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 NHU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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