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R998 KRC

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,800 mi
Last recorded98,800 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 KRC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2009 98,800 miles

N/S inner drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S inner drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,800 miles

N/S inner drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S inner drive shaft gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2008 87,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2007 71,084 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 70,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,750 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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R998 KRC is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R998 KRC, 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 R998 KRC registered?

R998 KRC is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R998 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 KRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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