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N207 NHY

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 120,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s @ o/s outer sills are slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,312 miles

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

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

n/s @ o/s outer sills are slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,049 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 119,049 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 117,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,838 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front discs are corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,647 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,221 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 108,022 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 108,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,126 miles

nsf indicator discoloured,oil leak.nsf brake pipe corroding,osf tyre low cracking,play in osf ball joint nsr trailing arm bush osf brake hose cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2007 106,122 miles

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

nsf indicator dsiscoloured,oil high=leak,nsf brake pipe corroding,osf tyre low/cracking,play in:osf ball joint nsr trailing arm bush

osf brake hose cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,910 miles

leak on osf shock absorber,play in: nsf/osf ball joints,nsr trailing arm,hole in osf headlight

Fail 21 Jul 2006 103,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

leak on osf shock absorber,play in nsf/osf ball joints,play in nsr trailing arm

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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N207 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N207 NHY, 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 N207 NHY registered?

N207 NHY is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N207 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 NHY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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