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N308 RCN

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 RCN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,470 miles

N/S/F SILL / WING CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front sill has some corrosion( not cosidered a prescribed area )

Nearside parking brake has only just met the required efficiency. It would appear that adjustment or repair may be required.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Park brake efficiency 17%

Fail 13 Mar 2007 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N308 RCN is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N308 RCN, 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 N308 RCN registered?

N308 RCN is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N308 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N308 RCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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