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R507 KFB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,074 mi
Last recorded77,074 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 77,074 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2006 70,076 miles

corrosion starting at front inner wing panel

front o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split †

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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R507 KFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R507 KFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R507 KFB registered?

R507 KFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 26 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R507 KFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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