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R39 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 143,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 143,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 139,031 miles

O/S/F DOOR HADLE STICKING / O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLITTING / FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE / BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING / SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/CV BOOT

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R INNER EDGE OF WHEEL / CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE NEAR AXLE MOUNT

Fail 10 Sep 2010 139,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F DOOR HADLE STICKING / O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLITTING / FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE / BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING / SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/CV BOOT

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

SLIGHT PERRISHING ON O/S/F FLEXI HOSE / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R INNER EDGE OF WHEEL / CORRSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE NEAR AXLE MOUNT

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,551 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGE / REAR TYRES PERRISHING ON INNER TREADS / RAD LEAKING / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING

Fail 28 Jul 2009 135,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER EDGE / REAR TYRES PERRISHING ON INNER TREADS / RAD LEAKING / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING

Pass 1 Aug 2008 132,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 126,147 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 122,578 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 122,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R39 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R39 WHY, 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 R39 WHY registered?

R39 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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