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N685 CBD

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 CBD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2008 103,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 103,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

front discs very rusty

oil light on

Pass 2 May 2007 97,709 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N685 CBD is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N685 CBD, 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 N685 CBD registered?

N685 CBD is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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