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N965 NHW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,670 mi
Last recorded63,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 NHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 63,670 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2007 58,412 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 58,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,177 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 55,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 55,177 miles

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

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

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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N965 NHW 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 N965 NHW, 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 N965 NHW registered?

N965 NHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N965 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N965 NHW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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