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N951 MHW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,870 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 76,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 58,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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N951 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N951 MHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N951 MHW registered?

N951 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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