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R103 WJB

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,303 mi
Last recorded32,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 WJB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake pad wiring loom severed

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake pad wiring loom severed

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,646 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light on

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2007 28,850 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 26,246 miles

airbag warning light on

offside front outer door handle sticks

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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R103 WJB is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 80,955 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R103 WJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R103 WJB registered?

R103 WJB is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R103 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 WJB 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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