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R682 GEW

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GEW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009
Fail 20 Mar 2009

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008
Fail 15 Mar 2008

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,568 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 13 Mar 2007 84,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front side indicator bulbs fading, n/s lens cracked

front pads low?

n/sf tyre out of shape

o/s/f suspension arm bush badly worn/split

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R682 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,374 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R682 GEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R682 GEW registered?

R682 GEW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R682 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 GEW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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