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R341 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,552 mi
Last recorded49,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,361 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 44,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R341 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R341 AOU registered?

R341 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R341 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 AOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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