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P282 WHY

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,233 mi
Last recorded107,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s handbrake cable insecure

n/s wiper blade split

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

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

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers cracked

o/s headlight, chip in main beam lens

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,693 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,913 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 101,913 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 93,317 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked.offside headlight lens chiped

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,520 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 84,220 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ns door mirror cracked †osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,550 miles

ns door mirror damage †slight blow exhaust

Fail 13 Apr 2006 75,391 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked. † †rear exhaust blowing slightly

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 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P282 WHY, 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 WHY registered?

P282 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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