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N596 OPN

1996 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 OPN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 124,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 119,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 116,784 miles

as last test

Fail 1 May 2007 116,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bonnet prop loose.

Exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S rear brake slight bind.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 116,762 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag warning lamp on

near side rear brake draging on

Fail 12 Apr 2006 113,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on

off side rear brake draging on

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on

off side rear brake draging on

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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N596 OPN is a 1996 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,747cc 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 N596 OPN, 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 N596 OPN registered?

N596 OPN is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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