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R23 DTC

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx77,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DTC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2008 81,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 81,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 77,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,536 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,286 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 71,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R23 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 77,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 DTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R23 DTC registered?

R23 DTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R23 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 DTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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