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R243 FHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,194 miles

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.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 75,194 miles

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.!

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,585 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 71,585 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,010 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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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?

The MOT history for R243 FHW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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