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R158 THY

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,079 mi
Last recorded112,079 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 THY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,079 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre - under inflated at presentation

Fail 21 Aug 2008 112,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre - under inflated at presentation

Pass 28 Aug 2007 105,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

child seat loose and dangerous

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2007 105,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

child seat loose and dangerous

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2006 101,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 101,093 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

abs light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2005 95,622 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 95,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R158 THY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R158 THY, 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 R158 THY registered?

R158 THY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R158 THY safe to buy?

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