MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
timing cover missing
exhaust silencer blowing
fan belt in poor condition
oil leak from top end of engine
slight play from front wishbones
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?
Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P278 WHY registered?
P278 WHY is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 3 May 1997.
Is P278 WHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 WHY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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