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P262 JAJ

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 JAJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,763 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,250 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,243 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

offside front and rear wiper rubbers splitting

Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,457 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 58,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 53,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,026 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,135 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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P262 JAJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P262 JAJ, 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 P262 JAJ registered?

P262 JAJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P262 JAJ safe to buy?

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