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R148 CSC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 CSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,420 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 75,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,916 miles

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

eye level brake lamps out

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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R148 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R148 CSC, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R148 CSC registered?

R148 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R148 CSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 CSC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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