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R426 EGC

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 EGC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 79,704 miles

Outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre scuffed. †Also wearing on inner tread.

Some distotion noted ,on the offside and nearside rear wheel rims, when wheels are rotated.

Fail 17 May 2007 79,074 miles

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

Crack developing on rear registration plate.

Nearside rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall. †becoming worn on inner tread.

Rear silencer mounting rubbers becoming perished.

Some run out on inner wheel rims when rotated. †Offside and nearside rear.

Fail 16 Apr 2007 79,704 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Cracks developing on rear registration plate.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre is scuffed.

Play developing in steering rack mechanism.

Rear silencer mountings becoming deteriorated. †Plastic bag melted on centre silencer.

Centre rear brake light comes on when sidelights are switched on.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

minor damage to outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre,also approaching wear limit on inner tread.

noticeable run out on all alloy wheel rims.

offside front,flexible brake hose outer covering,perished/deteriorated

rear shock absorber, lower bushes becoming perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,406 miles

minor damage to outer sidewall on the nearside rear tyre,also approaching wear limit on inner tread.

noticeable run out on all alloy wheel rims.

offside front,flexible brake hose outer covering,perished/deteriorated

rear shock absorber, lower bushes becoming perished.

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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R426 EGC 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 40%.

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 R426 EGC, 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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R426 EGC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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