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R765 BSC

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 154,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 154,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,932 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 121,906 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 121,906 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 109,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R765 BSC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R765 BSC, 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 R765 BSC registered?

R765 BSC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R765 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 BSC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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