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R161 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,469 mi
Last recorded150,469 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2006 150,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside steering rack joint shows wear

radiator leaking

various rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2005 141,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SIDE REPEATERS DISCOLOURED TO LIMIT †DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED †OS OUTER SILL SHOWS DAMAGE (CENTRE) †FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW †NSF WHEEL INNER RIM SHOWS DAMAGE †REAR CHASSIS RUSTING †REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING †EXHAUST RUSTY †

Fail 2 Nov 2005 141,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW †

NSF WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED †REAR CHASSIS RUSTING †REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING †EXHAUST RUSTY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SIDE REPEATERS DISCOLOURED TO LIMIT †DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED †OS OUTER SILL SHOWS DAMAGE

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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R161 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue 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 R161 WHY, 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 R161 WHY registered?

R161 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R161 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 WHY 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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