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R132 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 112,929 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

coolant level low

Fail 9 May 2013 112,888 miles

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

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

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

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

both front brake discs worn

coolant level low

n/s screen washer not working

Pass 9 May 2012 107,253 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,061 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor wiper clearing action

wear, both front brake discs.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 101,061 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

poor wiper clearing action

wear, both front brake discs.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,694 miles

both front anti roll bar linkages rubber gaters slit

both front wiper blades worn and ends split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,174 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,883 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 72,883 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,041 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R132 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,902 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 R132 WHY, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R132 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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