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N143 DVR

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 DVR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 81,791 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,667 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 76,662 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,921 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 689,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear number plate water dam age

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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N143 DVR is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N143 DVR, 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 N143 DVR registered?

N143 DVR is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N143 DVR safe to buy?

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