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R178 AWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,516 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 43,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,721 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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R178 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R178 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 R178 AWS registered?

R178 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R178 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 AWS 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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