MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
grease on front cv gaiters
inner sills corroding
metal brake pipes corroding
nearside front seat belt slow to rtract
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
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
both wipers could do with attention
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R198 XCS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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