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R260 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,836 mi
Last recorded41,836 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,262 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 40,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 38,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,464 miles

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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R260 CWS 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 R260 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 R260 CWS registered?

R260 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R260 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 CWS 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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