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R857 ESX

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,517 mi
Last recorded76,517 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 ESX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,517 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 76,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

engine misfire comes goes badley camshaft noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R857 ESX is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R857 ESX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R857 ESX registered?

R857 ESX is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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