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N955 LOU

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 LOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged badly

both front tyres underinflated

both rear indicator outer lenses cracked

both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing

general minor bodywork damage

nearside inner sill corroding heavily

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear bumper corner damaged

only one of the high level stop lamp bulbs working

play in the drivers door top hinge, check strap also disconnected

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 3 Jan 2008 90,280 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt cracking

both front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged badly

both front tyres underinflated

both rear indicator outer lenses cracked

both rear registration plate lamp lenses missing

general minor bodywork damage

nearside inner sill corroding heavily

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

offside rear bumper corner damaged

only one of the high level stop lamp bulbs working

play in the drivers door top hinge, check strap also disconnected

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2007 82,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 82,583 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 78,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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N955 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N955 LOU, 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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N955 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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