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N535 VPL

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 VPL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,473 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 87,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2010 84,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2009 80,517 miles

Exhaust is poorly aligned and mountings do not fit well.

Slight exhaust blow from system joints.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 80,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust is poorly aligned and mountings do not fit well.

Slight exhaust blow from system joints.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 76,264 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 76,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,529 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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N535 VPL is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N535 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N535 VPL registered?

N535 VPL is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N535 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N535 VPL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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