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R213 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2006 72,530 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorating

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 9 Mar 2006 72,264 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades splitting

front disc,s corroding

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

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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R213 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R213 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 R213 CWS registered?

R213 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R213 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 CWS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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