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R120 NSA

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NSA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,966 miles

nearside front tyre low pressure

nearside front welding repair has loose metal beside but seems to be welded from inside

nearside rear tyre has slight cut /but not exposing ply

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,965 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low pressure

nearside rear tyre has slight cut /but not exposing ply

Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 80,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 76,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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R120 NSA is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 NSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R120 NSA is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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