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R57 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012
Fail 14 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,295 miles

advise n/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,173 miles

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

advise heat shield fowling exhaust

Fail 23 Feb 2009 104,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise heat shield fowling exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,010 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Front No plate cracked and separating

Offside rear refector cracked

Stone chip to windscreen

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,547 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 94,547 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2006 88,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,962 miles

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

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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R57 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R57 WHY, 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 R57 WHY registered?

R57 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R57 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 WHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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