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N515 FOW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 98,026 miles

front pads worn

nearside front door hinges very worn

Fail 16 Nov 2007 98,020 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

front pads worn

nearside front door hinges very worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 92,361 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy

nearside front upper door hinge badly worn

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2006 92,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy

nearside front upper door hinge badly worn

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,632 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 86,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in tyre

nearside front door hinges worn

rear tyres perished

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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N515 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N515 FOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N515 FOW registered?

N515 FOW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N515 FOW safe to buy?

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