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R355 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 109,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,801 miles

body chassis sills floor corroding and getting weak

front and rear suspension components corroding

front disc corroding on edges

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

body chassis sills floor corroding and getting weak

front and rear suspension components corroding

front disc corroding on edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 104,776 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2011 104,663 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,600 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 95,599 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,233 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 77,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R355 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R355 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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R355 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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