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R751 EHW

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx77,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 87,495 miles

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

middle exhaust rubber mount slightly deterioted.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 87,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

middle exhaust rubber mount slightly deterioted

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,333 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 72,315 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 64,379 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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R751 EHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 77,983 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 Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R751 EHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R751 EHW registered?

R751 EHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R751 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 EHW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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