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P263 JNV

1997 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 JNV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,024 miles

Both front wiper blades split on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 118,630 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO NSF SEAT AND OSR SEAT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

THE LCD MILEAGE IS HARD TO READ DUE TO ILLUMINATION OF MILEAGE SECTION THE MILEAGE ENTEREDIS BASED ON THE BEST WE CAN SEE THE WEAK NUMBERS SHOWN

Fail 25 Oct 2007 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO NSF SEAT AND OSR SEAT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 112,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P263 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P263 JNV, 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 P263 JNV registered?

P263 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P263 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 JNV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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