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N289 LAG

1996 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 LAG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 96,558 miles

boot struts very weak.

damage to nearside front wing/wheelarch.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 96,513 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2005 86,821 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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N289 LAG is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N289 LAG, 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 N289 LAG registered?

N289 LAG is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N289 LAG safe to buy?

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