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R246 FHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 77,974 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both floors and chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

both rear light lens's slightly damaged

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 17 May 2012 77,813 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both floors and chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

both rear light lens's slightly damaged

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 71,696 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body corroded

rear tyre distorted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body corroded

front brakes worn

rear tyre distorted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,064 miles

brake pipe corroded

front brakes worn

rear chassie corrosion

slight play in rack

wipers worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,201 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 63,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 55,864 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2007 55,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,591 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 48,519 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R246 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R246 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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R246 FHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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