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R272 ETC

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 ETC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,853 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,457 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand but doe's not show in rollers

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,802 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 53,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R272 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R272 ETC, 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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What year was R272 ETC registered?

R272 ETC is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R272 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 ETC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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