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R163 AWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,928 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 109,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,589 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 102,589 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front disks corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 81,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,799 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 76,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R163 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R163 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 R163 AWS registered?

R163 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R163 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 AWS shows 9 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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