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N294 VFJ

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,440 mi
Last recorded66,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 66,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle chassis sections and streel brakepipes are underseald slight rust on exhaust systems

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,082 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,082 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,581 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on walls

Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on walls

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,634 miles

ADV: rear suspension area scaly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 57,117 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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N294 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 N294 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N294 VFJ registered?

N294 VFJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N294 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 VFJ 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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