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R379 BOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,268 mi
Last recorded64,268 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,268 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust tailpipe damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,194 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,070 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,604 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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R379 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R379 BOU, 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 R379 BOU registered?

R379 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R379 BOU safe to buy?

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