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R346 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 120,733 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 112,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,963 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 100,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 91,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Off side front headlamp cracked/ Dent is rear door/ Rear screen stonechippped/ Slight gas leak from exhaust front pipe/ Baffles loose in centre silencer/

surface corrosion to other brake pipes/ Slight bind to near side rear brake

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,387 miles

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Both rear tyres very badly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,429 miles

Heavy surfasce corrosion to various brake pipes †Front brake discs corroded †Brake hoses perished †Stone chips in windscreen †Radiator corroded and in poor condition †Engine and gear box wet wwith oil

Rear coil springs corroded †Steering rack wet with oil †Heavy cracking to various suspensio bushes

Fail 1 Apr 2006 68,429 miles

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

Heavy surfasce corrosion to various brake pipes †Front brake discs corroded †Brake hoses perished †Stone chips in windscreen †Radiator corroded and in poor condition †Engine and gear box wet wwith oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil springs corroded †Steering rack wet with oil †Heavy cracking to various suspensio bushes

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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R346 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R346 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 R346 CWS registered?

R346 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R346 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 CWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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