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N138 YTV

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 YTV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 103,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,255 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 89,255 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both rear road springs corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear suspensions

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,747 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 87,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 79,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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N138 YTV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N138 YTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N138 YTV registered?

N138 YTV is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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