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N252 FSN

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,138 mi
Last recorded85,138 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 FSN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 85,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 Jan 2006 84,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

ns/f wiper arm is worn.

slightly to much h/brake travel

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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N252 FSN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,032 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 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N252 FSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N252 FSN registered?

N252 FSN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is N252 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N252 FSN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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