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R236 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,472 mi
Last recorded73,472 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,680 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer seals corrored

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,547 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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R236 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R236 LHW, 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 R236 LHW registered?

R236 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R236 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 LHW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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