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R935 MVL

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,305 mi
Last recorded54,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 MVL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 54,305 miles

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

brakepipes heavily greased

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2018 54,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill , centre (2.4.A.3)

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

brakepipes heavily greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 53,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch (inner) slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2017 53,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel arch (inner) slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016 52,394 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion end of outer sill is corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,420 miles

both inner sills corroded and weak but not considered excessive

both outer sills corroded slightly

Fail 8 May 2015 51,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded and weak but not considered excessive

both outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 14 May 2014 50,110 miles

Washer jets partially blocked

Fail 17 May 2013 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner sill and floor corroded.

Pass 17 May 2013 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner sill and floor corroded.

Pass 17 May 2012 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 45,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 45,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 43,768 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 41,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,083 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,069 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 38,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,500 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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R935 MVL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R935 MVL, 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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R935 MVL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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