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P281 MLN

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,435 mi
Last recorded58,435 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX81,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 MLN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 58,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 58,429 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 54,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 54,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,880 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both outer sill panels damaged.

both rear tyres perished on outer side wall.

front lower radiator mounting crossmember corroded.

light corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

slight blow from front exhaust down pipe.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,812 miles

possible inadequate repair to offside outer sill.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P281 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 81,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 MLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P281 MLN registered?

P281 MLN is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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