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R753 TKE

1997 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,578 mi
Last recorded94,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 TKE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel close to limits

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel close to limits

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 80,010 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads look low

offside front door stiff opening from inside

Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,065 miles

Near-side front wiper blade rubber slightly split.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 54,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,856 miles

Offside 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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R753 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R753 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 R753 TKE registered?

R753 TKE is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R753 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 TKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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