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R691 KRC

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,466 mi
Last recorded17,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 KRC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 17,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S, MAIN TO REAR (FRONT) METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,288 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside washer jet poor spray

rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,871 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 14,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,852 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 12,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S MAIN TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,697 miles

N/S AND O/S WIPER BLADES SPLITTING.

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,884 miles

slight brakepipe corrosion. †slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,684 miles

slight wear in steering arms.

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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R691 KRC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 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 R691 KRC, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R691 KRC registered?

R691 KRC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R691 KRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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