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P492 KKJ

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 KKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,538 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,429 miles

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

Nearside rear outer tyre side wall perished

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,812 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P492 KKJ 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 80%.

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 P492 KKJ, 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 P492 KKJ registered?

P492 KKJ is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P492 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P492 KKJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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