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P251 ONW

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,439 mi
Last recorded61,439 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 ONW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front o/s tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,439 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front o/s tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 58,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 55,221 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P251 ONW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P251 ONW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P251 ONW registered?

P251 ONW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P251 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P251 ONW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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