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N420 HLU

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,914 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N420 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N420 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 HLU registered?

N420 HLU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N420 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 HLU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N420 HLU have outstanding finance?

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