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R381 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,019 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,019 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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R381 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R381 LHW, 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 R381 LHW registered?

R381 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R381 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 LHW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R381 LHW have outstanding finance?

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