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R72 LYJ

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,367 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

aircon pipes corroded badly

centre rear seatbelt plastic around clasp cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Fail 8 Apr 2006 73,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air con pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering rack on o/s

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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R72 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R72 LYJ, 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 R72 LYJ registered?

R72 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R72 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 LYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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