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N615 MHW

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN615 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,392 miles

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

air bag light fault [will be a fail as from 20/03/2013

wiper rubbers split

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,322 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light fault [will be a fail as from 20/03/2013

wiper rubbers split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,332 miles

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

air bag light fault

n/s wiper rubber split

Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,322 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light fault

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,929 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls cracking x2

Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,929 miles

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre walls cracking x2

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,051 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,051 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,859 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,297 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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N615 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N615 MHW, 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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N615 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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