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R266 DOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,958 mi
Last recorded253,958 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 253,958 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 253,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 145,131 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 145,131 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 105,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to exhaust front mount

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

n/s headlamp beam image becoming poor

n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6-2.0mm

Pass 22 Dec 2005 141,237 miles

both rear brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

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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R266 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R266 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 R266 DOU registered?

R266 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R266 DOU safe to buy?

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