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P249 LKM

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,831 mi
Last recorded37,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 LKM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,833 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,779 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,645 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,543 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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P249 LKM is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 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 P249 LKM, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P249 LKM registered?

P249 LKM is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P249 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 LKM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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