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R173 AWS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 78,502 miles

advised cambelt and dampness around area

Fail 7 Oct 2005 78,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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R173 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 AWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 AWS registered?

R173 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R173 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 AWS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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