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N588 MWV

1996 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,676 mi
Last recorded76,676 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 MWV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,676 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,665 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,078 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 50,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,809 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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N588 MWV is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N588 MWV, 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 N588 MWV registered?

N588 MWV is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N588 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N588 MWV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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