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N122 MHU

1996 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava79,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,455 miles

Metal brake pipes are corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

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

Offside front tyre is worn

Oil leak

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear tyres have cuts in the tread

Fail 10 Mar 2008 100,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes are corroded

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

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

Offside front tyre is worn

Oil leak

Rear tyres have cuts in the tread

Fail 29 Feb 2008 100,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside rear tyre is getting low on the tread

offside front tyre getting low on the tread

rear tyres have cuts on the tread

Fail 15 Feb 2008 99,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside rear tyre is getting low on the tread

offside front tyre getting low on the tread

rear tyres have cuts on the tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads are getting low

offside front tyre has a small cut on the outer part of the side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2006 83,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 83,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N122 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N122 MHU, 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 N122 MHU registered?

N122 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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