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P292 VGE

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,664 mi
Last recorded99,664 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 VGE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2007 99,664 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s front tyre worn at inner edge recommend renewal

slight exhaust blow at frontpipe joint

slight wear and play at n/s front lower arm rear mounting bush

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,664 miles

n/s front tyre worn at inner edge recommend renewal

slight exhaust blow at frontpipe joint

slight wear and play at n/s front lower arm rear mounting bush

Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,253 miles

hi level stop light in rear spoiler has one led working only

Fail 22 Nov 2006 97,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level stop light in rear spoiler has one led working only

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?

Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
5,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 852
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 319
Registration plate lamp not working 296
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P292 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 852 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P292 VGE, 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 P292 VGE registered?

P292 VGE is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P292 VGE safe to buy?

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