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R669 NGB

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 NGB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,110 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,737 miles

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

slight sweat o/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,671 miles

Oil leak

REAR NUM/PLATE MARKED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,488 miles

REAR NUM PLATE MARKED

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 80,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 80,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,700 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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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R669 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R669 NGB, 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 R669 NGB registered?

R669 NGB is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R669 NGB safe to buy?

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