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R149 ETC

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,004 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,343 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

all flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

all underbody corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper blade split

no rear wiper

o/s rack boot has misting of oil around it

o/s/r shocker slightly leaking oil

radiator slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

washer jets not aimed at screen

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

all flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

all underbody corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper blade split

no rear wiper

o/s rack boot has misting of oil around it

o/s/r shocker slightly leaking oil

radiator slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

washer jets not aimed at screen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,994 miles

Manifold heat shield insecure

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Manifold heat shield insecure

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,726 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,726 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight freeplay off side rack arm

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,957 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,613 miles

Brake "bulb out" warning lamp on dash on. Visual check reveals bulbs ok

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 51,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake "bulb out" warning lamp on. Visual check reveals lamp ok

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R149 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R149 ETC, 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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What year was R149 ETC registered?

R149 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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