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N315 HLU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,976 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front no. plate poor condition

gearbox / clutch release bearing noisey

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

slight binding of n/s/r brake

some corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2007 109,894 miles

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

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

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some play in o/s + n/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,894 miles

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

some play in o/s + n/s steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2006 99,601 miles

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel joint

some corrosion of brake pipes

some corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 9 Sep 2006 99,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel joint

some corrosion of brake pipes

some corrosion of exhaust system

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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N315 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N315 HLU, 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 N315 HLU registered?

N315 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N315 HLU safe to buy?

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