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N202 DPU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,039 mi
Last recorded68,039 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 DPU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag warning light staying on

drivers seat loose on mountings

temporary repair to offside number plate light

Pass 24 May 2011 67,921 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

Battery in poor state of charge

Corrosion,pitting & wear to front brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in drivers seat mountings

Repair to nearside headlamp mountings

Tail gate struts weak

Fail 24 May 2011 67,921 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Air bag warning light illuminated

Battery in poor state of charge

Corrosion,pitting & wear to front brake discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in drivers seat mountings

Tail gate struts weak

Pass 18 May 2010 59,356 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 45,910 miles

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

rear centre stop light not working

slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 10 May 2008 36,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 36,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,304 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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N202 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 79,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N202 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N202 DPU registered?

N202 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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