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R167 LHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,448 mi
Last recorded74,448 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,448 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake pipes started to corrode

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,448 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake pipes started to corrode

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,706 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 72,706 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,645 miles

nearside screenwash poor

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,400 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 59,400 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,351 miles

rear coil springs corroded

underside floor started to corrode

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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R167 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R167 LHU, 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 R167 LHU registered?

R167 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R167 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 LHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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