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R537 VMO

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 VMO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,256 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,958 miles

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,582 miles

rear discs scored engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 61,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres getting close to wear bands.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,523 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 41,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,109 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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R537 VMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R537 VMO, 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 R537 VMO registered?

R537 VMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R537 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 VMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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