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R461 LEU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

86,095 mi
Last recorded86,095 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 86,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 82,479 miles

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

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

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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R461 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R461 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 R461 LEU registered?

R461 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R461 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 LEU shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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