MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,149 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?
Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R254 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 77,786 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 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R254 ETC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R254 ETC?
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What year was R254 ETC registered?
R254 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R254 ETC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R254 ETC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R254 ETC have outstanding finance?
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