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R596 LEU

1998 Fiat Marea

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,895 mi
Last recorded4,895 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 4,895 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 4,895 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,671 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 96,671 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 96,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 87,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side wiper torn

Fail 5 Feb 2007 87,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side wiper torn

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R596 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R596 LEU, 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 R596 LEU registered?

R596 LEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R596 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 LEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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