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R176 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 78,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 71,295 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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R176 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R176 CWS, 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 R176 CWS registered?

R176 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R176 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 CWS shows 6 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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