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N557 DYB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 DYB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 94,433 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

signs of dampness on o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006
Fail 12 Sep 2006

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

parking lights not working

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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N557 DYB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N557 DYB, 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 N557 DYB registered?

N557 DYB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N557 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 DYB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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