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R684 LMW

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 LMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 132,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 124,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 124,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,051 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Flexi brake hose perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

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 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R684 LMW, 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 LMW registered?

R684 LMW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R684 LMW safe to buy?

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