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P282 JNV

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 JNV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,854 miles

Hand brake travel is high

No oil on dip stick and bad oil leak

O/s rear indicator bulb is showing white

Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,072 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes perished

front number plate poor and bumper damaged

front tyers are on 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,914 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 80,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,000 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 61,000 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper and number plate are cracked.

rear tyre treads are low

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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P282 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Brava 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 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 P282 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 P282 JNV registered?

P282 JNV is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P282 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 JNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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