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R526 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,814 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,419 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,419 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,806 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 53,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,786 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 LHW 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 58.3%.

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 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 R526 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

R526 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R526 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 LHW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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