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R372 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,120 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,581 miles

front pads wearing low

offside front wiper blade split

play in offside front track rod end

Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,561 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads wearing low

offside front wiper blade split

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 60,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,283 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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R372 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 R372 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 R372 CWS registered?

R372 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R372 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 CWS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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