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P286 XHW

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 XHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,263 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,922 miles

crack on front number plate

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 52,389 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,840 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,840 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

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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P286 XHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P286 XHW, 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 P286 XHW registered?

P286 XHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 July 1997.

Is P286 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 XHW shows 9 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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