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R266 JPD

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,403 mi
Last recorded139,403 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 JPD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2010 139,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 139,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 128,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 119,731 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 119,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 197,870 miles

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorbers weak

advise noise in pulley area

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 197,870 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise noise in pulley area

oil leak

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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R266 JPD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R266 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 R266 JPD registered?

R266 JPD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R266 JPD safe to buy?

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