CarVerify

Free Car Check

R236 URX

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

White Petrol 1581cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,958 mi
Last recorded162,958 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 URX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 162,958 miles

dent in nearside outer sill

floor pans starting to corrode

front brake disc's starting to corrode

front exhaust manifold cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

oil light flickers on tick over

slight leak from rear exhaust

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Fail 28 May 2010 162,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

dent in nearside outer sill

floor pans starting to corrode

front brake disc's starting to corrode

nearside door mirror cracked

slight leak from rear exhaust

stone chip in windscreen within limits

Pass 27 May 2009 153,888 miles

both floor pans starting to corrode

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode and coated in grease

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake hose starting to perish

rear number plare starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 May 2009 153,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both floor pans starting to corrode

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode and coated in grease

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear brake hose starting to perish

rear number plare starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2008 143,362 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

exhaust manifold starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside floor pan front to rear starting to corrode

slight accident damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 29 May 2008

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

exhaust manifold starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside floor pan front to rear starting to corrode

slight accident damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 May 2007 130,474 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and just inj limit

nearside rear tyre just in limit

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 24 May 2006 122,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 24 May 2006 122,738 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper below limit

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
Full Fiat Marea Weekend reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R236 URX is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 R236 URX, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R236 URX?

You can check the full history of R236 URX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R236 URX registered?

R236 URX is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R236 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 URX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R236 URX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R236 URX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.