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R432 LEU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,571 mi
Last recorded75,571 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2008 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear springs corrided

fuel tank straps corrided

genral corrision under side of vechile

rear number de-lamanting

temp repair front section of exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,541 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R432 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R432 LEU, 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 R432 LEU registered?

R432 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R432 LEU safe to buy?

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