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R193 CHU

1998 Fiat Brava

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,746 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 110,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 106,137 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,411 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 94,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 88,448 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 88,448 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R193 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Cream with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R193 CHU, 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 R193 CHU registered?

R193 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R193 CHU safe to buy?

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