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P281 CTN

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CTN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 103,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriated

both front tyres worn low

centre and rear exhaust heavily deteriated

ear wiper poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriated

both front tyres worn low

centre and rear exhaust heavily deteriated

ear wiper poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 99,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

hand brake lever rough

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight corrosion to floor pan and both inner sills

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 98,162 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 98,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres are on the limit

drivers seat belt dont retract properly

front brake pads are perishing

hand brake is in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 93,570 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,100 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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P281 CTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P281 CTN, 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 P281 CTN registered?

P281 CTN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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