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N598 EWB

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 EWB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2007 103,835 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres perishing quite badly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,639 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY MIS SHAPED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

OSR light cluster lense cracked not showing white light wheen presenteed for test

Fail 16 Sep 2006 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

OSR REAR OBLIGITORY LIGHT LENSE CLUSTER CRACKED NOT EMITTING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres slightly mishaped when tested in raised position

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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N598 EWB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N598 EWB, 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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N598 EWB is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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