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R277 CHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 CHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 126,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery not secure

rear exhaust catching on rear axle

Fail 10 Feb 2010 126,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery not secure

rear exhaust catching on rear axle

Pass 21 Jan 2009 120,833 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills corroding

o/s headlamp lens damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2009 120,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills corroding

o/s headlamp lens damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2008 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner sill to floor area corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2008 117,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner sill to floor area corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2007 113,507 miles

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2007 113,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc's slightly distorted

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2006 109,103 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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R277 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R277 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 R277 CHW registered?

R277 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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