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N28 NHU

1996 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,902 mi
Last recorded121,902 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 121,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 118,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 118,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 113,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position.

brake pipes rusty in clips (running around fuel tank).

engine/gearbox & under o/s of vehicle has a coating of oil,from engine oil leak.

n/s & o/s lower ball joint covers split.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have a nail in tread.

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi rusty.

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit.

slight blow on exhaust down pipe.

Fail 6 May 2008 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position.

brake pipes rusty in clips (running around fuel tank).

engine/gearbox & under o/s of vehicle has a coating of oil,from engine oil leak.

n/s & o/s lower ball joint covers split.

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have a nail in tread.

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi rusty.

n/s/r tyre getting close to limit.

slight blow on exhaust down pipe.

Pass 12 May 2007 108,614 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 108,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N28 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N28 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 N28 NHU registered?

N28 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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