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N383 KFR

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,750 mi
Last recorded61,750 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN383 KFR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,750 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake has more free travel than is normal for this model.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 61,750 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake has more free travel than is normal for this model.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,774 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside of steering rack has slight play.

offside rear tyre is showing signs of perishing.

Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,138 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside of steering rack has slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre is showing signs of perishing.

Pass 9 Jan 2006

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack nearside ball joint has slight play.

Fail 9 Jan 2006

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack nearside ball joint has slight play.

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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N383 KFR 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 50%.

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 N383 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N383 KFR registered?

N383 KFR is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N383 KFR safe to buy?

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