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R203 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 71,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 65,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2007 63,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 May 2006 61,080 miles

Both front lower suspension arm balljoint gaiters split

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Front No. plate deteriorated

Front windscreen washers just adequate to pass

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,080 miles

Both front lower suspension arm balljoint gaiters split

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Front No. plate deteriorated

Front windscreen washers just adequate to pass

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R203 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 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 R203 WHY registered?

R203 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R203 WHY safe to buy?

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