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R452 BNT

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,555 mi
Last recorded137,555 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 BNT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

corrosion present under front floor

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 131,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight cut in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2009 131,487 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,199 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 118,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 109,188 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever travel long

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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R452 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R452 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 R452 BNT registered?

R452 BNT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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