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N389 SGX

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 SGX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 70,230 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,046 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 60,046 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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N389 SGX is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N389 SGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N389 SGX registered?

N389 SGX is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N389 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 SGX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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