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R229 ONH

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 ONH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 160,909 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 154,742 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 154,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 14,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2008 147,271 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 136,913 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 136,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 124,449 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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R229 ONH is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R229 ONH, 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 R229 ONH registered?

R229 ONH is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R229 ONH safe to buy?

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