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R137 OJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,295 mi
Last recorded45,295 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 OJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged

front no cracked

handbrake travel long

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,189 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 39,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

rear brake hoses perished

blow on centre exhaust joint

front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R137 OJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R137 OJH, 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 R137 OJH registered?

R137 OJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is R137 OJH safe to buy?

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