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R108 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

35,826 mi
Last recorded35,826 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,826 miles

blow from front of centre exhaust

corroded brake pipes near fuel tank

damage to o/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount split

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 27 Aug 2008 35,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount split

rear number plate deteriorated

damage to o/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

blow from front of centre exhaust

corroded brake pipes near fuel tank

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,360 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 29,360 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 29,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Sep 2005 29,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R108 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 89,194 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 LHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R108 LHW registered?

R108 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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