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R359 BHW

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s floor sill edge slightly rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 165,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 164,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 152,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008

Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer door handles stiff/sticking, also tail gate handle

high line brake light flickers when applied

Fail 19 Oct 2007

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer door handles stiff/sticking, also tail gate handle

high line brake light flickers when applied

Pass 23 Oct 2006 112,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 93,382 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 93,196 miles

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

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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R359 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 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 R359 BHW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R359 BHW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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