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R876 GJE

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 GJE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010
Fail 26 Nov 2010

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil spring slightly corroded

both side outer sills covered with mud

nearside & offside front suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover split

nearside & offside inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front inner rim damaged

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,181 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 89,180 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,101 miles

inner area of front discs worn

o/s r brake sticking

rear discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2008 89,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner area of front discs worn

o/s r brake sticking

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,651 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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R876 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R876 GJE, 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 R876 GJE registered?

R876 GJE is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R876 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 GJE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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