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R265 BAX

1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX79,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 72,362 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 72,312 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

water cap missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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R265 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 79,168 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 Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R265 BAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 BAX registered?

R265 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R265 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 BAX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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