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R268 KHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 KHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 110,060 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 103,359 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2009 103,356 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,817 miles

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

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

rear centre high leval stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,782 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear centre high leval stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 84,547 miles

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

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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R268 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R268 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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R268 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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