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R941 UKV

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,536 mi
Last recorded132,536 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 UKV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 132,536 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,345 miles

Both sills to floor corroded.

Play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 129,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both sills to floor corroded.

Play in offside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,056 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 125,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,886 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 106,753 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,752 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,530 miles

slight play in steering rack detected at wheels

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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R941 UKV is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R941 UKV, 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 R941 UKV registered?

R941 UKV is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R941 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 UKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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