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R145 ETC

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2006 86,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2005 74,165 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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R145 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R145 ETC, 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 R145 ETC registered?

R145 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R145 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R145 ETC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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