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R434 LYJ

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 LYJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off-side front flexible brake hose, starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2010 125,034 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off-side front flexible brake hose, starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,582 miles

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

Slight play, off-side steering rack end.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,634 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,780 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,601 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 83,601 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R434 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 R434 LYJ, 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 R434 LYJ registered?

R434 LYJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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