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J13 PGW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 PGW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,041 miles

brake pipes front to rear started to deteriorate.

windscreen chipped in centre.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,031 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 85,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside mirror glass broken and has sharp edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,328 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 78,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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J13 PGW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J13 PGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J13 PGW registered?

J13 PGW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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