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R595 KEU

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 130,950 miles

All exterior door handles slightly stiff to opperate

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp glass broken - no sharp edges exposed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work in general poor condition

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level low

offside front anti roll bar ball joint has slight play

offside front seat slightly loose on rails

offside front tyre worn on outer edge - strong advise

offside rear wheel has a slight buckle

Fail 18 Mar 2009 130,944 miles

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

All exterior door handles slightly stiff to opperate

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp glass broken - no sharp edges exposed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work in general poor condition

brake fluid dirty

engine oil level low

offside front anti roll bar ball joint has slight play

offside front seat slightly loose on rails

offside front tyre worn on outer edge - strong advise

offside rear wheel has a slight buckle

Pass 12 Mar 2008 122,537 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front headlamp glass broken

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged.

Offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play in.

Offside front exterior door handle slightly stiff to opperate.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 122,427 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 110,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

ns headlamp glass damaged

os outer door handle stiff

Fail 8 Sep 2006 110,805 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate cracked

nearside headlamp glass damaged

offside front outer door handle sticking

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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R595 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R595 KEU, 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 R595 KEU registered?

R595 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R595 KEU safe to buy?

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