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R37 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,680 miles

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

borderline pass on hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing outer edge and close to limit

possible battery fault

Fail 22 Feb 2008 97,540 miles

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

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

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

borderline pass on hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing outer edge and close to limit

possible battery fault

Fail 30 Oct 2006 91,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked on starting to deteriorate,but still readable.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked on starting to deteriorate,but still readable.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R37 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R37 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 R37 CWS registered?

R37 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R37 CWS safe to buy?

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