MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s washer part innop`.
n/s/f flex` brake hose slightly perished.
o/s h/lamp aim on `min` setting {adjuster faulty}!
rattle in engine.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s washer part innop`.
n/s/f flex` brake hose slightly perished.
o/s h/lamp aim on `min` setting {adjuster faulty}!
o/s/f tyre approaching`T` bars and bald on inner edge.cut in outer wall (BORDERLINE PASS).rim bent on outer edge.
rattle in engine.
l/h/f tyre was flat. all other pressures were low.screw in l/h/r tread.!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R243 FHW, 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 R243 FHW registered?
R243 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R243 FHW safe to buy?
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