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R198 XCS

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,268 mi
Last recorded74,268 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 XCS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,733 miles

grease on front cv gaiters

inner sills corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front seat belt slow to rtract

Pass 25 May 2010 53,535 miles

both front tyres worn low

both front wish bone bushes weak

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer

washers poor

Fail 25 May 2010 53,527 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low

both front wish bone bushes weak

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer

washers poor

Pass 13 May 2009 45,930 miles

both wipers could do with attention

Pass 29 May 2008 39,613 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,606 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,294 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 19 May 2006 27,336 miles

metal brake pipe to n/s/r flexi hose corroding

o/s/r shock leaking

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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R198 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc 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 R198 XCS, 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 R198 XCS registered?

R198 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R198 XCS safe to buy?

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