MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,564 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
both front+o/s/r tyres perished
slight corrosion both outer sills
both front+o/s/r tyres perished
slight corrosion both outer sills
both outer sills getting corroded at rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front wiper blades splitting,h/brake high!slight chip in front screen,n/s front spotlight n/w.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
h/brake high!!
n/s front wiper blade split!
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
h/brake high!!
n/s front wiper blade split!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R243 CHW, 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 R243 CHW registered?
R243 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R243 CHW safe to buy?
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