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N52 CML

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,684 mi
Last recorded50,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 CML
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,684 miles

tailgate damaged,nearside front bumper damaged,nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jul 2010 44,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake sensor cable broken nearside front

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Long handbrake travel

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2009 38,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,471 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,930 miles

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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N52 CML is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N52 CML, 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 N52 CML registered?

N52 CML is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N52 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N52 CML shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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