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R521 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,934 mi
Last recorded118,934 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 116,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,783 miles

Condensation in nearside rear light cluster but light source is not obscurred.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 113,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Condensation in nearside rear light cluster but light source is not obscurred.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,315 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged cords not exposed

Fail 3 Aug 2010 105,315 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged cords not exposed

Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,458 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 99,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,046 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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R521 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R521 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R521 CWS registered?

R521 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R521 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 CWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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