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R626 VJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,349 mi
Last recorded172,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 VJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 172,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 172,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006
Fail 28 Jun 2006

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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R626 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R626 VJH, 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 R626 VJH registered?

R626 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R626 VJH safe to buy?

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