MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet release broken
both front ball joint rubber boots totally split off
corrosion on rear brake pipes and flexi pipes ferules
engine surgers
exhaust small holed
major oil leak engine and gearbox
rear wiper split
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R435 MKS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R435 MKS, 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 R435 MKS?
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What year was R435 MKS registered?
R435 MKS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R435 MKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R435 MKS 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.
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