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R27 DHT

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,406 mi
Last recorded142,406 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 142,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 142,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear bumper could rub on offside rear tyre when vehicle under load

Pass 10 Nov 2008 137,651 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 137,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet secoundary catch seized open

front anti roll bar fowling body/front subframe.

o/s/r tyre lower speed rasting to the rest of the car

puncture n/s/r

Pass 5 Oct 2007
Fail 1 Oct 2007

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006
Fail 30 Sep 2006

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Drivers internal door handle is sticking

Rear r/h shock absorber has a slight leak

Bonnet doesnt lock on safety catch

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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R27 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R27 DHT, 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 R27 DHT registered?

R27 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R27 DHT safe to buy?

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