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R995 SBL

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 SBL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,684 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,521 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,923 miles

hand brake near end of free travle

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge [ and ] o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,361 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,446 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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R995 SBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R995 SBL, 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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R995 SBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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