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R114 MRS

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX77,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 MRS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 SX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 76,361 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R114 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX in Purple 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 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R114 MRS, 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 R114 MRS registered?

R114 MRS is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 SX, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R114 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 MRS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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