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N140 NHU

1996 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,051 mi
Last recorded73,051 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 NHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,051 miles

center brake light inop

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

rear tyres cracked

rear valance corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center brake light inop

metal brake pipes to rear corroding

rear tyres cracked

rear valance corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,997 miles

center brake light inop

front inner brake discs corroding

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexible hose corroding

rear floor and valance corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

center brake light inop

front inner brake discs corroding

metal brake pipe to o/s/r flexible hose corroding

rear floor and valance corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,709 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all brake pipes showing corrosion

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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N140 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N140 NHU registered?

N140 NHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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