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R183 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear footbrake low efficency †handbrake low efficency †advise rear brakes ore overhauled to bring back to factory spec

Fail 8 Mar 2007 94,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes low on both handbrake and footbrake

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,526 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R183 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R183 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 R183 WHY registered?

R183 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R183 WHY safe to buy?

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