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R338 LHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,737 miles

Corrosion on both outter and inner cills,

Radiator support pannel is heavily corroded,

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,936 miles

engine oil staining on rear of engine

front brake disk inner faces poor and pads appear low

o/s/r tyre stepped on edges

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,936 miles

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

engine oil staining on rear of engine

front brake disk inner faces poor and pads appear low

o/s/r tyre stepped on edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 84,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,926 miles

Both front inner cills corroding,

Pass 18 May 2009 76,540 miles

Offside wiper blade not clearing very well.

Rad core corroding.

Pass 16 May 2008 72,633 miles

Center rear silencer baffels slightly loose.

Rad core corroded but not leaking.

Windsceen washers weak.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,220 miles

Rad core corroding.

Fail 24 May 2006 63,088 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 63,088 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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R338 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R338 LHU, 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 R338 LHU registered?

R338 LHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is R338 LHU safe to buy?

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