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R118 KHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 KHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 77,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

rear springs coroded. oil leak. piece of metal/wire stuck in osr tyre and worn low on outer edge! NSR tyre worn close to limit and nearly bald on outer edge!

Pass 18 May 2009 73,895 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,889 miles

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

parking brake leaver as long travel

Pass 16 May 2008 69,539 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 69,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2007 66,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 66,209 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

parking brake leaver almost at end of its travel

Pass 12 May 2006 61,916 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 61,915 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R118 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R118 KHT, 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.

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What year was R118 KHT registered?

R118 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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