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N465 BML

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN465 BML
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 105,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

dash warning lights on

dent in o/s/f rim

exhaust hanging low and bangs on car

Pass 6 Dec 2008 101,740 miles

engine management light is on

rear brake flexys are perished

Fail 4 Dec 2008 101,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

rear brake flexys are perished

Pass 7 Aug 2007 95,313 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 95,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

knock from rear end possibly shocks ? †exhaust rubber split at rear box †exhaust heat sheild is loose

rear subframe bushes in poor condition †slight bind n/s/r brake †front pads look low †wipers split †washers poor

Pass 6 Jul 2006 92,990 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 92,977 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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N465 BML is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N465 BML, 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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N465 BML is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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