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R180 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,809 mi
Last recorded122,809 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2009 122,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 113,317 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,611 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R180 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R180 WHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R180 WHY registered?

R180 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R180 WHY safe to buy?

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