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R138 OJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 OJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2010 72,510 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

foot brake has long travel

o/s/r handbrake poor effort

wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,714 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 58,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,872 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

child seat fitted in nearside rear position therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades split at ends

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

child seat fitted in nearside rear position therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 44,983 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre low + perished badly

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 OJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol 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 R138 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 R138 OJH registered?

R138 OJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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