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R430 BNT

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,617 mi
Last recorded137,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008 137,617 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 123,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 123,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 106,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 106,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front anti roll bar link fouling on subframe mounting

oil warning light staying on

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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R430 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R430 BNT, 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 R430 BNT registered?

R430 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R430 BNT safe to buy?

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