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R252 JRP

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 JRP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,917 miles

front nearside suspension wishbone inner rubber mount perishing

front number plate fading

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear nearside tyre wearing low

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front nearside suspension wishbone inner rubber mount perishing

front number plate fading

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear nearside tyre wearing low

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 89,436 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,156 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 75,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,343 miles

front tyres getting low

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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R252 JRP is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R252 JRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R252 JRP registered?

R252 JRP is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R252 JRP safe to buy?

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