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R257 JFB

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx77,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 51,260 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 51,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 44,649 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN O/S/F WISH BONE MOUNT BUSHS

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R257 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 77,983 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 Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 JFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R257 JFB registered?

R257 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R257 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 JFB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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