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R886 KKH

1997 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 KKH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,642 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine leaking oil

hand brake lever loose

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

n/s front antiroll bar bush perished

rear valanca panel corroded to excess

wipers park manually

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine leaking oil

hand brake lever loose

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

n/s front antiroll bar bush perished

rear valanca panel corroded to excess

wipers park manually

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,774 miles

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

front number plate marked

front windscreen chipped

n/s rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover wraped with tape

o/s front seat belt marked

o/s rear floor well corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

sideway play in hand brake lever

slight leak on o/s steering track rod

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,774 miles

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

Nearside 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate marked

front windscreen chipped

n/s rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover wraped with tape

o/s front seat belt marked

o/s rear floor well corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

sideway play in hand brake lever

slight leak on o/s steering track rod

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,130 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

both rear coil springs corroded

rear middle brake light broken

Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

both rear coil springs corroded

rear middle brake light broken

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight knocking on front suspension

Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,706 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight knocking on front suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,560 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 58,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,788 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 52,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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R886 KKH is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R886 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 R886 KKH registered?

R886 KKH is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R886 KKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 KKH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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