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R128 XHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,660 mi
Last recorded79,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,660 miles

bins o/s/r brake

intake hose split

wear rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,660 miles

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

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

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

bins o/s/r brake

intake hose split

wear rear axle bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2008 79,660 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bindind o/s/r brake

corrosion floor

intake hose split

wear in rear frame bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,656 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 103,658 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2006 98,156 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear flexi-hoses perrished and splitting

nearside front tyre sidewall impact damage

offside front wishbone bush detiorated and movement in front bush

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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R128 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R128 XHY, 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 R128 XHY registered?

R128 XHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 July 1998.

Is R128 XHY safe to buy?

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