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R459 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 93,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 93,903 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 81,725 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,031 miles

FRONT O/S SHOCK ABSORBER IS NOISY.

O/S/F PART OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT END FLOAT/PLAY

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM

Fail 4 Jan 2008 77,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

FRONT O/S SHOCK ABSORBER IS NOISY.

O/S/F PART OF STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT END FLOAT/PLAY

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM

Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,677 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT END FLOAT.

PLEASE NOTE !!!! ALL TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.00 MM.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,193 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5mm.

PLEASE NOTE !!! SLIGHT OIL WEEP FROM O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER.

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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R459 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R459 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R459 AOU registered?

R459 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R459 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 AOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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