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R644 KEU

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 KEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 102,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

radiator poor condition

rear axle front most mounting bushes have slight movement

Fail 15 May 2009 102,567 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator poor condition

rear axle front most mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 25 Apr 2008 95,864 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,864 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,384 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R644 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R644 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 R644 KEU registered?

R644 KEU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R644 KEU safe to buy?

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