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R182 KFC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 KFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009

brake fluid level low

centre brake light partially works

digital mileage faulty

excessive oil leak

offside rear tyre outer wall and rubber deterioration

rear exhaust blow on silencer and cat joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 75,497 miles

Bonnet release catch insecure under dash board

Centre exhaust and cat joint blowing

Major engine oil leak

Nearside rear door outer latch broken/non operative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rattle from engine/exhaust system at high engine idle

Rear exhaust slight blow due to damage to the exhaust

Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Bonnet release catch insecure under dash board

Centre exhaust and cat joint blowing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Major engine oil leak

Nearside rear door outer latch broken/non operative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rattle from engine/exhaust system at high engine idle

Rear exhaust slight blow due to damage to the exhaust

Pass 3 May 2007 69,705 miles

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

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

alternator pulley noisey

Fail 3 May 2007 69,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

alternator pulley noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,417 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R182 KFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R182 KFC, 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 R182 KFC registered?

R182 KFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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