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R690 JHT

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,868 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 70,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

accident damage to n/s front

auxilary belt cracked

both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

cracks in both rear tyres

front brake pads appear worn

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,718 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil filler cap missing--rag being used

side walls cracking on both rear tyres

throttle pedal broken

Fail 3 Mar 2006 64,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil filler cap missing--rag being used

side walls cracking on both rear tyres

throttle pedal broken

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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R690 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R690 JHT, 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 R690 JHT registered?

R690 JHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R690 JHT safe to buy?

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