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N481 KFV

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,216 mi
Last recorded65,216 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 KFV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,148 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,288 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 56,288 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 54,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,860 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N481 KFV is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N481 KFV, 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 N481 KFV registered?

N481 KFV is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N481 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 KFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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