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R270 KFR

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,336 mi
Last recorded166,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 KFR
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 166,336 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 166,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 147,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 147,683 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine is noisy.

Extensive corrosion underneath on floor and chassis, some of which is only just acceptable & some which is excessive but outside the area covered by the mot.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses are perishing.

O/s front fog lamp.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Outer o/s door handles sticking.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Secondary bonnet catch was not engaged.

Pass 15 May 2008 120,676 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 120,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 104,532 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on underside of body

Pass 20 May 2006 94,419 miles

both rear disc inner faces getting corroded

n/s/r brake down on performance on handbrake and footbrake

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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R270 KFR is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R270 KFR, 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.

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R270 KFR is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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