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N297 LWS

1996 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,472 miles

all doors stiff to open

centre rear seatbelt missing

exhaust system corroding

offside rack gaiter damp

slight play in steering column

slight run-out & imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2010 106,472 miles

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

all doors stiff to open

centre rear seatbelt missing

exhaust system corroding

offside rack gaiter damp

slight play in steering column

slight run-out & imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all doors stiff to open

centre rear Seat belt missing

interior Mirror missing

offside Steering rack gaiter damp

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2008 105,481 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all doors stiff to open

rack damp

Fail 13 Feb 2008 105,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all doors stiff to open

rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2007 104,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2007 104,662 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2006 103,079 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 103,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

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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N297 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 N297 LWS, 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 N297 LWS registered?

N297 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N297 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N297 LWS 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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