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R104 MNS

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,108 mi
Last recorded135,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 MNS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2008 135,108 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers starting to split

kat sounds loose in box but still works

Pass 19 Mar 2007 117,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 107,513 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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R104 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R104 MNS, 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 R104 MNS registered?

R104 MNS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R104 MNS safe to buy?

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