MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,933 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?
Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 XCS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 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 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 R52 XCS, 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.
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How do I check the history of R52 XCS?
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What year was R52 XCS registered?
R52 XCS is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R52 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 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 R52 XCS have outstanding finance?
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