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N685 KUM

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 KUM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,194 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 74,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

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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N685 KUM 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N685 KUM, 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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What year was N685 KUM registered?

N685 KUM is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N685 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 KUM 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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