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R458 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,798 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 76,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 67,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 55,082 miles

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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R458 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R458 AOU, 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 R458 AOU registered?

R458 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R458 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 AOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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