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R242 OHY

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,085 mi
Last recorded130,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 OHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 130,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 125,976 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 121,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 121,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006
Fail 10 Nov 2006

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 99,159 miles

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

water ingress in rear no plate / nearside wiper blade due for renewal

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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R242 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R242 OHY, 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.

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What year was R242 OHY registered?

R242 OHY is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R242 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 OHY 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.

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