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N582 MHW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 104,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate damaged but still legible

Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,830 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,016 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 97,014 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 91,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 91,405 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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N582 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Cream 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 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 84,032 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N582 MHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N582 MHW registered?

N582 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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