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N405 BPY

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN405 BPY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,640 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate deteriorating

n/s sill weak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,633 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads low

front number plate deteriorating

n/s sill weak

rear exhaust vibrating on body

Pass 18 May 2010 81,625 miles

o/s sill corroding

o/s/f shocker showing signs of wear

Pass 18 May 2009 79,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,319 miles

front shock absorbers showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front shock absorbers showing signs of wear

Pass 18 May 2007 71,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2006 66,749 miles

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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N405 BPY is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N405 BPY, 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 N405 BPY registered?

N405 BPY is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N405 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N405 BPY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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