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R483 LEU

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,810 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

advise rear exhaust rubber spliting but still sucure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,950 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f door hard to open from inside

Pass 5 May 2009 95,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 95,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 49,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 58,781 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2006 47,493 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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R483 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R483 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 R483 LEU registered?

R483 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R483 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 LEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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