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R151 AWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,375 mi
Last recorded56,375 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,375 miles

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

near/side inner drive shaft leaking slightly

off/side rear tyre perrished

off/side wiper split

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near/side inner drive shaft leaking slightly

off/side rear tyre perrished

off/side wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,341 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,809 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,233 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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R151 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R151 AWS, 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 R151 AWS registered?

R151 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R151 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 AWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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