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R189 SHN

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,311 mi
Last recorded84,311 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 SHN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all above welded areas have been heavely covered in underseal.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 84,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,821 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake service

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 57,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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R189 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R189 SHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R189 SHN registered?

R189 SHN is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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