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R770 HTC

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,147 mi
Last recorded191,147 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 HTC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 191,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2011 191,147 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 176,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 157,048 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 139,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,328 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,361 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 22 Nov 2005 94,095 miles

Front tyres approaching wear limits

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

Slight movement offside steering rack joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R770 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R770 HTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R770 HTC registered?

R770 HTC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 July 1998.

Is R770 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 HTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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