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N550 HWU

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 HWU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Fail 6 Nov 2009

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,080 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,070 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,177 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 48,177 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 47,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N550 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N550 HWU, 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 N550 HWU registered?

N550 HWU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N550 HWU safe to buy?

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