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R248 KHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 KHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,719 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,273 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 52,197 miles

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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R248 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R248 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 R248 KHT registered?

R248 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R248 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 KHT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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