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N505 HVG

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 HVG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2008 89,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,612 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 84,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning light on

build up of corrosion to outer edges on inner faces of front brake discs

o/s brake light worked and stayed working once tapped

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 76,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag warning light on

bad oil leak from front of engine

battery slightly loose

both front flexi hoses perishing

n/s front to rear brake corroding

some lights out on high level brake light

uneven wear to front brake discs on inner faces

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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N505 HVG is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N505 HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N505 HVG registered?

N505 HVG is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N505 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 HVG shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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