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R388 KHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 KHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,670 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 57,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,226 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,889 miles

N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORO

Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,889 miles

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

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

N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORO

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,021 miles

N/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORO

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WORN TO ABOUT 3MM

Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 55,345 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO ABOUT 2MM

Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R388 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 R388 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 R388 KHT registered?

R388 KHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R388 KHT safe to buy?

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