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N394 KTC

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,829 mi
Last recorded64,829 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 KTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 64,829 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion underside of vehicle inc arms,springs + shocks

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,714 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,714 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4x spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,936 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid LEAK AT WASHER BOTTLE (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,161 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,145 miles

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

Offside Front drivers door top hinge badly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,250 miles

rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,133 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are cracking all around outer edges of tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all outer door handles,in poor condition.

offside rear seat belt clasp,outer casing is not attached.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,176 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 48,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N394 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N394 KTC, 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 N394 KTC registered?

N394 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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