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N149 FVX

1996 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 FVX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 98,682 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,339 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,169 miles

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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N149 FVX is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N149 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N149 FVX registered?

N149 FVX is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N149 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 FVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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