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R243 JHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,085 mi
Last recorded124,085 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,085 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 116,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,303 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

Offside rear brake pipe corroding.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Slight play in offside steering track rod ball joint.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,593 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007
Fail 17 Jan 2007

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front exterior door handles sometimes stick

front discs worn

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R243 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

R243 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R243 JHU safe to buy?

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