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R819 KTD

1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,262 mi
Last recorded93,262 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S74,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 KTD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 93,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside rear brake back plate inspection hole cover missing

oil level just below maximum mark

rear wiper split

sump bung leaking

two centre stop lamps not working

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 84,498 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 84,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R819 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 74,445 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R819 KTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R819 KTD registered?

R819 KTD is a 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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