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R982 NHY

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 NHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,934 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE brake efficiency only just achieved minimum pass % on hand and foot.

ADVISE side play in n/s track rod end †ADVISE play in o/s steering arm †ADVISE o/s/front wheel rim damaged †ADVISE slight leak from o/s/front shock abs. †ADVISE harsh noise from o/s/rear hub. (suspect brake pad? or back-plate)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 52,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 52,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R982 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R982 NHY, 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 R982 NHY registered?

R982 NHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R982 NHY safe to buy?

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