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N394 WAV

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 WAV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,569 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,569 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,027 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,013 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

emissions co level on top limits

Pass 9 May 2016 63,409 miles

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

advise corrosion starting at exhaust system

Fail 26 Apr 2016 63,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

advise corrosion starting at exhaust system

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,714 miles

front discs corroded inner face

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

suggest tracking

Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded inner face

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

suggest tracking

Fail 5 May 2010 32,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 32,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 27,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 21,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 20,159 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 20,159 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WAV is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N394 WAV, 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 WAV registered?

N394 WAV is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N394 WAV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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