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N428 JLE

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,018 mi
Last recorded84,018 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,018 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 84,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N428 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N428 JLE, 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 N428 JLE registered?

N428 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N428 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N428 JLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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