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R980 CDT

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,089 mi
Last recorded184,089 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 CDT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 184,089 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM JOIN PIPES TO REAR FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SECURE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

NEARSIDE FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP OUTER LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSHES

nearside rear wheel buckled

Fail 3 Aug 2009 184,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM JOIN PIPES TO REAR FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN OFF BUT STILL SECURE

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

NEARSIDE FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP OUTER LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSHES

Pass 8 Jul 2008 174,375 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads (iner) worn low

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 6 Aug 2007 166,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 166,423 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 155,139 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All metal brake pipes corroding

Corrosion starting to floor both sides

Rear flexable brake hoses in poor condition

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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R980 CDT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R980 CDT, 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 R980 CDT registered?

R980 CDT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R980 CDT safe to buy?

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