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N317 LWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,590 mi
Last recorded85,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 85,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 82,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,336 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 81,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006
Fail 7 Mar 2006

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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N317 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Green 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 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N317 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N317 LWS registered?

N317 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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