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R723 MTE

1998 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 MTE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,563 miles

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

bonnet and front panel damaged

bonnet stay loose

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

bonnet damaged

bonnet stay loose

headlamp cover 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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R723 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R723 MTE, 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 R723 MTE registered?

R723 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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