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R687 HTC

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,693 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 107,693 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/s front wiper blade too big

O/s headlight adjuster is missing

Vehicle body has a few bumps

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 76,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 76,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) 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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R687 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R687 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 R687 HTC registered?

R687 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R687 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 HTC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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