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R481 WLP

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,609 mi
Last recorded135,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 WLP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 135,609 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 135,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R481 WLP is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R481 WLP, 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 R481 WLP registered?

R481 WLP is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R481 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 WLP shows 2 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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