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R482 LEU

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 105,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 105,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,271 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 96,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 84,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,042 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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R482 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R482 LEU, 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 R482 LEU registered?

R482 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R482 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 LEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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