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R660 JHT

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,219 mi
Last recorded152,219 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 152,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advanced corrosion to both front to rear inner sills

air bag light on

both o/s and n/s front outer door handle sticking

heavy oil leak

rear brake effort low. requires attention

Fail 9 Feb 2009 152,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advanced corrosion to both front to rear inner sills

air bag light on

both o/s and n/s front outer door handle sticking

heavy oil leak

rear brake effort low. requires attention

Pass 1 Feb 2008 146,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 146,508 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion to both inner and outer sills

general corrosion to floor pan

slight damage to both front inner chassis legs

Fail 30 Jan 2008 146,433 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rust patches

surface rust on rear brake discse

Pass 9 Feb 2007 140,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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R660 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R660 JHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R660 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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