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R289 DHL

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,639 mi
Last recorded91,639 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 DHL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,639 miles

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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R289 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R289 DHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R289 DHL registered?

R289 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R289 DHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 DHL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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