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R161 KDL

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 154,477 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear inner brake dices n/s and o/s

Fail 8 Jun 2010 154,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear inner brake dices n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Jun 2009
Fail 1 Jun 2009

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 12,784 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 127,582 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 117,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R161 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R161 KDL, 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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R161 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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