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N478 KOU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 KOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,097 miles

Both front brake pipe flexi hoses have started to perish.

Both rear tyres have started to perish.

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

The off side front tyre is starting to wear on the edges.

The rear exhaust silencer baffels have started to break up.

There is slight play in the near side front lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 72,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

All the brake flexi hoses have started to perish.

Most of the suspesion bushes have started to perish.

The near side front tyre has started to wear on the edges.

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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N478 KOU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc 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 N478 KOU, 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 N478 KOU registered?

N478 KOU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N478 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 KOU 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.

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