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R393 KEJ

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,215 mi
Last recorded106,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 KEJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 106,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 88,333 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 81,280 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 81,280 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting to set in atrear chassis

Pass 29 Dec 2005 67,755 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 67,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R393 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R393 KEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R393 KEJ registered?

R393 KEJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R393 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 KEJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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