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N144 NFG

1996 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,248 mi
Last recorded169,248 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 NFG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 169,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 169,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 169,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 167,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 167,779 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 168,907 miles

corrosion present:offside rear coil spring/mountings

Fail 3 May 2013 168,907 miles

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

corrosion present:offside rear coil spring.

noise present from nearside track rod end:lock to lock operation.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 162,499 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mileometer reading

mileometer reading illegible

Pass 18 Apr 2011

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mileometer reading

mileometer reading illegible

Fail 19 Apr 2010 158,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 158,139 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 154,441 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 147,336 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 147,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 135,308 miles

OSR tyre underinflated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 128,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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N144 NFG is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N144 NFG, 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 N144 NFG registered?

N144 NFG is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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