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N223 NHY

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

98,156 mi
Last recorded98,156 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.477,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2008 98,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 97,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 91,894 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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N223 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 77,749 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N223 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N223 NHY registered?

N223 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N223 NHY safe to buy?

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