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R199 KMW

1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend92,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 122,012 miles

advise offside sill dented

advise rear number plate

advise both front seatbelts marked

advise drivers door handle sticky

advise drivers seat rocky

advise nearside headlamp cracked

advise offside front brake hose cracking and nearside has slight twist

advise offside rear tyre cracking

advise slight flexing handbrake lever

Fail 3 May 2008 121,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise both front seatbelts marked

advise drivers door handle sticky

advise drivers seat rocky

advise nearside headlamp cracked

advise offside front brake hose cracking and nearside has slight twist

advise offside rear tyre cracking

advise offside sill dented

advise rear number plate

advise slight flexing handbrake lever

Pass 23 Apr 2007 113,913 miles

advise both lower arm rear bushes nearside lower arm rear bush on limits reccomend change very soon

Fail 16 Apr 2007 113,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise bonet catch sticky

advise both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexy hosesstarting to rust

advise off side front door handle sticky

advise slight movement both front lower arm inner bushes may require attention soon

advise slight rocking in drivers seat

Pass 27 Aug 2005 107,924 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R199 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R199 KMW, 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 R199 KMW registered?

R199 KMW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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