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N342 DKF

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 DKF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 79,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,270 miles

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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N342 DKF is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N342 DKF, 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 N342 DKF registered?

N342 DKF is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N342 DKF safe to buy?

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