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R683 HTC

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,702 mi
Last recorded156,702 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 156,702 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 156,702 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

various welding jobs been done and painted over

Fail 1 Nov 2008 156,694 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2007 146,036 miles

Exhaust centre box routed close to fuel tank and brake pipes.

Steering rack knock

Pass 10 Aug 2006 124,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 124,298 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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R683 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R683 HTC, 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 R683 HTC registered?

R683 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R683 HTC safe to buy?

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