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R56 CWS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,846 miles

high level brake light disconnected and covered up

Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,846 miles

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

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

high level brake light disconnected and covered up

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,160 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travel on limit

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,849 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R56 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R56 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 R56 CWS registered?

R56 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R56 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 CWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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