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R264 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,099 miles

slight corrosion on floor

slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suepension

slight wear in n/s front suspension arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,073 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in n/s top suspension mounting

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

surface corrosion on floor in places

Fail 14 Mar 2008 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight wear in n/s top suspension mounting

slight wear in o/s steering rack end

surface corrosion on floor in places

Pass 14 Mar 2007 70,314 miles

slight wear in front suspension top mountings

Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres 3mm

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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R264 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R264 AOU, 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 R264 AOU registered?

R264 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R264 AOU safe to buy?

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