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N517 GFM

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 GFM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 91,830 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

rear number plate faded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,695 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

rear number plate faded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,039 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 10 Sep 2007 85,942 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,782 miles

corrosion on all steel brake pipes

corrosion on front brake discs

near side front brake hose perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2006 82,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front brake hose perrished

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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N517 GFM is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N517 GFM, 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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What year was N517 GFM registered?

N517 GFM is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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