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N325 DFY

1996 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2005
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2005 124,044 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

front number plate cracked.

nearside and offside front tyres,cracking on outer side walls.

offside rear anti-roll bar bushes splitting.

Fail 6 Dec 2005 124,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

both front tyres cracking on outer side walls

front number plate cracked.

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes splitting.

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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N325 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N325 DFY, 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 N325 DFY registered?

N325 DFY is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N325 DFY safe to buy?

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