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N299 OYE

1996 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 OYE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 130,080 miles

front tyres worn low

offside front inner wing corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2008 130,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn low

offside front inner wing corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2007 123,944 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL,IOL LEAK FROM ENGINE,O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP,BRAKE NOISE FROM O/S FRONT,BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,NOISE FROM SUSPENSION.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 123,743 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE NOISE FROM O/S/F

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

Pass 25 May 2006 118,703 miles

brake pipes corroding

engine noise

knock from n/s/f suspension

o/s/r outer sill corroding

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 May 2006 118,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

ENGINE NOISE

KNOCK FROM N/S/F SUSPENSION

O/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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N299 OYE is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N299 OYE, 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 N299 OYE registered?

N299 OYE is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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