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R271 KHW

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,271 mi
Last recorded128,271 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 128,271 miles

o/s/f steering rack movement

Fail 16 Mar 2007 128,174 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

both plate deterioration

some movement o/s/f steering rack

temp repair door trim

Fail 7 Feb 2007 127,644 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

movement o/s/f steering rack

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R271 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 89,194 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R271 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R271 KHW registered?

R271 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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