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N267 WRS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

22,585 mi
Last recorded22,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 WRS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 21,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 21,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 70,867 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

unable to check metal brake pipes due to fiat coating that has been applied

Fail 8 Feb 2006 19,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

unable to check metal brake pipes due to fiat coating that has been applied

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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N267 WRS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 86,629 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N267 WRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N267 WRS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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