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R289 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,749 mi
Last recorded69,749 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,749 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 65,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 65,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,313 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,600 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHY, 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 R289 WHY registered?

R289 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R289 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 WHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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