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GAF 137V

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

142,935 mi
Last recorded142,935 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 137V
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 142,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 142,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008
Fail 14 Apr 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 116,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,209 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 99,726 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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GAF 137V is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAF 137V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GAF 137V is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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