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N488 BDB

1996 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 BDB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 88,732 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 88,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 88,728 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N488 BDB is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N488 BDB, 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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How do I check the history of N488 BDB?

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What year was N488 BDB registered?

N488 BDB is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N488 BDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 BDB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N488 BDB have outstanding finance?

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