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N821 XEW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S84,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 XEW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,940 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,940 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,247 miles

ns/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 88,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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N821 XEW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 84,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N821 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N821 XEW registered?

N821 XEW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N821 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N821 XEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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