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K3 TBN

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 TBN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,979 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floors chassis corroded

rear blade worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floors chassis corroded

rear blade worn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,710 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,703 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition on outer side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,804 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition on outer side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2009 55,253 miles

oil on engine/gearbox, engine noisey, front tyres wearing on edges, front brake discs corroded and worn, corrosion to exhaust system, driveshaft seals leaking

rear coil springs corroded, centre exhaust noisey, front suspension bushes cracking, rear suspension bushes cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil on engine/gearbox, engine noisey, front tyres wearing on edges, front brake discs corroded and worn, corrosion to exhaust system, driveshaft seals leaking

rear coil springs corroded, centre exhaust noisey, front suspension bushes cracking, rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,554 miles

offside rear child seat obstructing seat belt checked accordingly

Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,534 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear child seat obstructing seat belt checked accordingly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,743 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front brakes have a 19% imbalance and are juddering slightly

Nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Tail gate will not shut

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 46,829 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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K3 TBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K3 TBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 TBN registered?

K3 TBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K3 TBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 TBN shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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