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P289 EST

1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,234 mi
Last recorded60,234 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S82,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 EST
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 42,667 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P289 EST is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P289 EST, 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 P289 EST registered?

P289 EST is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P289 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 EST shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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