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R189 KPD

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,294 mi
Last recorded121,294 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 KPD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,834 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 115,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,638 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,188 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 101,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,013 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,013 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,882 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2008 86,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s upper stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,040 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 82,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,763 miles

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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R189 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R189 KPD, 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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R189 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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