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R248 ECL

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,517 mi
Last recorded171,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 ECL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 171,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 169,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 168,250 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 168,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 166,307 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R248 ECL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R248 ECL registered?

R248 ECL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R248 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 ECL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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