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R108 KEJ

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 135,141 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 135,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 124,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 117,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,030 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 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R108 KEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R108 KEJ registered?

R108 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R108 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 KEJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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