MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,563 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 SX?
Based on 5,374 MOT tests across 1,200 vehicles.
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R45 XCS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Blue 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 R45 XCS, 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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How do I check the history of R45 XCS?
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What year was R45 XCS registered?
R45 XCS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R45 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R45 XCS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R45 XCS have outstanding finance?
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