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R108 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,007 mi
Last recorded128,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp on

bonnet catch stiff

engine oil leak

front disc brakes worn

front numberplate cracked slightly

front wiperblades split

nearside and offside inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer door handle damaged

nearside rear tyre has a object inside (noisey when rotated)

offside front tyre slightly worn low

Fail 23 Jun 2009 128,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp on

bonnet catch stiff

engine oil leak

front disc brakes worn

front numberplate cracked slightly

front wiperblades split

nearside and offside inner drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside front outer door handle damaged

nearside rear tyre has a object inside (noisey when rotated)

offside front tyre slightly worn low

Fail 20 Jun 2009 127,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 116,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 116,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 105,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S light on

battery lose

Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,551 miles

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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R108 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R108 CWS, 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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R108 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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