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R643 DJX

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,505 mi
Last recorded107,505 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 DJX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,505 miles

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

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside rear wheel is buckled slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2007 107,499 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside rear wheel is buckled slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 94,602 miles

oil leak

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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R643 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R643 DJX, 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 R643 DJX registered?

R643 DJX is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R643 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R643 DJX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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