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R215 LHO

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 LHO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 125,563 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,128 miles

Bonnet saftey catch stick's.

Rear number plate poor condition.

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear floor & inner sill's rustin g.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 123,098 miles

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

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

Bonnet saftey catch stick's.

Rear number plate poor condition.

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear floor & inner sill's rustin g.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 119,603 miles

rear no plate poor condition.

bonnet saftey catch seized.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes rusting.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 119,603 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear no plate poor condition.

bonnet saftey catch seized.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,541 miles

Bonnet safty catch seized open.

rear brake pipes, some rust, painted over.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 117,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Bonnet safty catch seized open.

rear brake pipes, some rust, painted over.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,643 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 115,643 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower arms swivel gators split

front to rear inner sills very rusty

rear metal brake pipes cover with grease and paint

slight rack movment osf

Pass 2 Apr 2007 112,562 miles

bearing noise cam belt area.

lower swival gaitors spliting.

rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,665 miles

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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R215 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R215 LHO, 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 R215 LHO registered?

R215 LHO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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