MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?
Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Green 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 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 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 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R197 CWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R197 CWS registered?
R197 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R197 CWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 CWS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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