MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?
Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 87,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R253 BHW registered?
R253 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R253 BHW safe to buy?
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