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P288 ATN

1997 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,952 mi
Last recorded137,952 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 ATN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 137,952 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 137,949 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort recorded at rear wheels when service brake applied

Pass 20 Sep 2006 118,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 118,862 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P288 ATN is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P288 ATN, 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 P288 ATN registered?

P288 ATN is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P288 ATN safe to buy?

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