MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear wheels have slight restricted free movement
front n/s cross member corroded
n/s/f tyre wall started to crack
slight front number plate damage
sump corroded
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?
Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P238 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 68,964 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 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 XHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P238 XHT registered?
P238 XHT is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 17 June 1997.
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