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R256 JPD

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,108 mi
Last recorded239,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 JPD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 239,108 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack n/s

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 27 Oct 2008 238,930 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

hand brake has long travel at lever and underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 218,044 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 218,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 196,124 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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R256 JPD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R256 JPD, 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 R256 JPD registered?

R256 JPD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R256 JPD safe to buy?

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