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R193 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 99,470 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 99,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges bald m.o.t pass only

front and rear side lights only work with ignition on

Pass 25 May 2010 88,617 miles

Noise from offside front wheel

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion to rear of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2010 88,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Corrosion to rear of vehicle

Front subframe corroded

Noise from offside front wheel

Offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 76,314 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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R193 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 R193 CWS registered?

R193 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R193 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 CWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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