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N448 YAC

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,996 mi
Last recorded116,996 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 YAC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 116,996 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 116,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 109,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 108,573 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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N448 YAC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N448 YAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N448 YAC registered?

N448 YAC is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N448 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N448 YAC shows 4 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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