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N494 SPM

1995 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 SPM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,329 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust blow from cat/centre joint

exhaust touching body

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake back plate damp poss fluid leak advice brake inspection

offside rear flexi brake hose chafing

rear brake imbalance

slight brake bind from offside rear

Fail 14 Oct 2008 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in windscreen

exhaust blow from cat/centre joint

exhaust touching body

front number plate cracked

offside rear brake back plate damp poss fluid leak advice brake inspection

offside rear flexi brake hose chafing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust touching rear suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,095 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,621 miles

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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N494 SPM is a 1995 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N494 SPM, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N494 SPM registered?

N494 SPM is a 1995 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 November 1995.

Is N494 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 SPM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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