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N388 LWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 LWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 97,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 88,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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N388 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N388 LWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N388 LWS registered?

N388 LWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N388 LWS safe to buy?

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