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R245 DOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,403 mi
Last recorded59,403 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,403 miles

underbody rust developing

Fail 6 Dec 2012 59,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underbody rust developing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,351 miles

some underbody rust developing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,754 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 48,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R245 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R245 DOU, 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 R245 DOU registered?

R245 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R245 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 DOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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