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R652 OSL

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,275 mi
Last recorded95,275 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 OSL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 88,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 88,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 80,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,461 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,813 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R652 OSL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R652 OSL, 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 R652 OSL registered?

R652 OSL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R652 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 OSL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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