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R770 VDT

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 VDT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 115,549 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,007 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 100,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front tyres just legal,worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 87,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R770 VDT, 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 R770 VDT registered?

R770 VDT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R770 VDT safe to buy?

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