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N233 MFB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

988,907 mi
Last recorded988,907 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 MFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 988,907 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

rear centre stop lamp incomplete

Fail 24 Nov 2008 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

rear centre stop lamp incomplete

Pass 26 Nov 2007 93,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,520 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 91,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,165 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 79,021 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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N233 MFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N233 MFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N233 MFB registered?

N233 MFB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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