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R387 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,129 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,089 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,473 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,487 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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R387 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R387 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 R387 CWS registered?

R387 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R387 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 CWS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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