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N589 KRE

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,029 mi
Last recorded102,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 KRE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 102,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 101,555 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 101,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged †

gear oil leak †

rear wash/wipe not working †

reverse lights not working †

wipers smear †

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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N589 KRE is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N589 KRE, 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 N589 KRE registered?

N589 KRE is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N589 KRE safe to buy?

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