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R279 BNO

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,155 mi
Last recorded107,155 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2005
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 BNO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2005 107,155 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked rear plate starting too detereorate

oil leak

outer door handle broken but opens door ok

Fail 16 Aug 2005 107,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked rear plate starting too detereorate

oil leak

outer door handle broken but opens door ok

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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R279 BNO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R279 BNO, 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 R279 BNO registered?

R279 BNO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R279 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 BNO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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