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R241 XHK

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 XHK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,644 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,025 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,025 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 55,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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R241 XHK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R241 XHK, 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 R241 XHK registered?

R241 XHK is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R241 XHK safe to buy?

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