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R341 BAR

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,633 mi
Last recorded88,633 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 BAR
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,633 miles

fuel filler flap missing

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisy at time of test

idle speed control valve has been disconnected

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

power steering belt and fan belt cracked.

radiator core corroded.

rear wiper blade split

top engine oil up with three and a half litres for emissions test

Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,633 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine noisy at time of test

fuel filler flap missing

idle speed control valve has been disconnected

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

power steering belt and fan belt cracked.

radiator core corroded.

rear wiper blade split

suspect breathers blocked on engine

top engine oil up with three and a half litres for emissions test

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

due to severe wear on the front tyres upon replacement a tracking check is strongly reccomended

tickover speed extremely high(1350+) suggest further investigation

washer pipe split somewhere under sound deadening pad causing low pressure at washer jets

Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

due to severe wear on the front tyres upon replacement a tracking check is strongly reccomended

tickover speed extremely high(1350+) suggest further investigation

washer pipe split somewhere under sound deadening pad causing low pressure at washer jets

Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,276 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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R341 BAR is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R341 BAR, 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 R341 BAR registered?

R341 BAR is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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