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N598 MHW

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx84,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 84,208 miles

both front flexable perished

f/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

oil noted from rack or pipe

Fail 18 Oct 2007 84,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front flexable perished

f/n/s anti roll bar link badly perished

f/o/s metal brake pipe rusty

f/o/s shock weeping oil

front pads low

oil noted from rack or pipe

Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,090 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at rear

n/s mirror missing

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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N598 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N598 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 N598 MHW registered?

N598 MHW is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is N598 MHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 MHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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