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R74 CWS

1998 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 CWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

Floor in boot corroded offside and nearside. (Not at structual points.)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under tray fitted to vehicle.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 62,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor panel area uderside is slighty corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,238 miles

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

corrosion at both floor sections

nearside front floor section corroded and holed

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion at both floor sections

nearside front floor section corroded and holed

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 51,504 miles

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

corrosion throughout exhaust system

heavy corrosion at nearside front and rear floor sections

nearside front floor section corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 May 2012 51,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs excessively pitted on inner surfaces

corrosion throughout exhaust system

heavy corrosion at nearside front and rear floor sections

nearside front floor section corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2011 49,191 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,350 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 45,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2006 44,793 miles

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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R74 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R74 CWS, 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 R74 CWS registered?

R74 CWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is R74 CWS safe to buy?

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