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R219 CSC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,516 mi
Last recorded129,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 CSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 129,516 miles

air bag light on dash

bonnet secondry catch seized

both front lower ball joint boots split

both front tyres wearing to the inside

both rear indicators dis coloured

front reg plate cracked

hand brake reserve can be improved

milage not illuminate on dash

nearside front inner wishbone inner bushes worn

offside front door check loose /faulty

oil leaks at gearbox

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 129,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

milage not illuminate on dash

air bag light on dash

bonnet secondry catch seized

both front lower ball joint boots split

both front tyres wearing to the inside

both rear indicators dis coloured

front reg plate cracked

hand brake reserve can be improved

nearside front inner wishbone inner bushes worn

offside front door check loose /faulty

oil leaks at gearbox

rear washer inop

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 120,811 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 120,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery insecure

both front lower ball joint boots split

exhaust corroded

front reg plate cracked

offside front brake flexi hose perished

offside front windscreen chipped

oil leaks at engine/gearbox

secondry bonnet catch seized

spare tyre soft

Pass 20 Sep 2006 113,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 102,623 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 102,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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R219 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R219 CSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R219 CSC registered?

R219 CSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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