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R138 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,520 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s number plate light dim (borderline)

wiper blade ends split (fronts)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 90,433 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 90,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,228 miles

rear nearside tyer low on tread front offside inner wishbone bush sligh play

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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R138 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R138 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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What year was R138 CWS registered?

R138 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R138 CWS safe to buy?

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