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N489 MHW

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,985 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N489 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N489 MHW, 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 N489 MHW registered?

N489 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N489 MHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 MHW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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