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R329 ABP

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 ABP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,544 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,534 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2009 83,156 miles

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

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,609 miles

all rear brake pipes+main centre pipes all slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes for corrosion and perishing in hoses

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2007 122,797 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,321 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,152 miles

BRAKE PEDAL A/SLIP RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 1 Mar 2006 69,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R329 ABP is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R329 ABP, 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 R329 ABP registered?

R329 ABP is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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