MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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 †
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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