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R480 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,655 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to body work

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front number plate damaged

handbrake cables poor condition

surface rust to main and front brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,788 miles

heavy corrsion to suspension units.

heavy underbody corrsion.

surface rust to front/main brake pipes.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,508 miles

UNDERBODY CORRSION.SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,481 miles

uneven tyre wear to front tyres †surface rust to brake pipes †front brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,208 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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R480 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R480 CWS, 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 R480 CWS registered?

R480 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R480 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 CWS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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