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R718 TKE

1997 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 TKE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 144,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 144,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks in sidewall.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 137,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 130,982 miles

off side rear schocker leaking †slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2007 130,982 miles

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

off side rear schocker leaking †slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 108,128 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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R718 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R718 TKE, 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 R718 TKE registered?

R718 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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