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R157 HEC

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 HEC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2007 79,174 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front chassis

nearside front tyre worn and cut in sidewall

offside front anti roll bar close to crossmember but not fouling suspension

oil leaks from engine and gearbox area

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,298 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 65,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heat plate above rear exhaust adrift.

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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R157 HEC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R157 HEC, 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 R157 HEC registered?

R157 HEC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R157 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 HEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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