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R526 ECP

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 ECP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 137,716 miles

undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2008
Pass 24 Aug 2007 123,110 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 123,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 116,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 109,116 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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R526 ECP is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R526 ECP, 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 R526 ECP registered?

R526 ECP is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R526 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 ECP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R526 ECP have outstanding finance?

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