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N249 KFR

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 KFR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 102,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 102,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 May 2006 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 95,547 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 95,492 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 95,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N249 KFR is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N249 KFR, 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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N249 KFR is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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