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R457 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 111,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 111,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 92,361 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 92,361 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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R457 AOU 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 R457 AOU, 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 R457 AOU registered?

R457 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R457 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 AOU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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