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R880 KKH

1997 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,094 mi
Last recorded112,094 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 KKH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 112,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

1 main front to rear brake pipe corroded

175/65 TR14 Nearside rear and Nearside front tyres nearing limit

Nearside front seatbelt quite poor to unwind

Slight wear in Nearside rear radius arm bush

Sump heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 93,853 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sump pan slight oil leak corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2007 83,151 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake travel near limit

sump pan slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,412 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 74,412 miles

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

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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R880 KKH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R880 KKH, 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 R880 KKH registered?

R880 KKH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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