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N477 ARJ

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,809 mi
Last recorded114,809 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 ARJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 114,809 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 114,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 112,526 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 112,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 107,468 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 107,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N477 ARJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N477 ARJ, 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 N477 ARJ registered?

N477 ARJ is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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