MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
boot opened but will not open again
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?
Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R188 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 92,801 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R188 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R188 FFB registered?
R188 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R188 FFB safe to buy?
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