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N213 DPU

1996 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,809 mi
Last recorded143,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 DPU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 143,809 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r foot & handbrake low force.

o/s/r outer sill corroding & getting weak.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 143,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r foot & handbrake low force.

o/s/r outer sill corroding & getting weak.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 138,437 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 127,469 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 127,469 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front brake discs rusted on inner friction surfaces

Both front lower suspension arm to subframe mounting bushes worn

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both outer cv boots perished

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst very rusty

Front brake pads worn very low

Front brakes pulsating

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away

Pass 26 Jan 2006 118,510 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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N213 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N213 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 N213 DPU registered?

N213 DPU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N213 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 DPU shows 6 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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