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R98 GDE

1997 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea81,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 GDE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 131,655 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 112,845 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 112,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 95,080 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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R98 GDE is a 1997 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 81,356 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 R98 GDE, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 GDE registered?

R98 GDE is a 1997 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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