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R524 JHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,081 miles

Air bag light is on

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

Drivers door mirror glass cracked

Handbrake travel just acceptable

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 85,073 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Air bag light is on

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

Drivers door mirror glass cracked

Handbrake travel just acceptable

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,664 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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R524 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R524 JHU, 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 R524 JHU registered?

R524 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R524 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 JHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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