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R684 JFB

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 115,528 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,527 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 108,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 108,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 106,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,258 miles

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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R684 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R684 JFB, 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 R684 JFB registered?

R684 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R684 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 JFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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