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N749 GYG

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX86,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 GYG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 106,015 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 101,998 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 98,859 miles

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

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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N749 GYG is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N749 GYG, 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 N749 GYG registered?

N749 GYG is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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