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P284 RWS

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 RWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 155,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 155,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 141,659 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 141,659 miles

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

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

oil leak

radiator expansion bottle cap missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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P284 RWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 82,213 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P284 RWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P284 RWS registered?

P284 RWS is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P284 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 RWS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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