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R453 KTV

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,278 mi
Last recorded106,278 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 KTV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust braket broken but still supported

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 106,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust braket broken but still supported

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in n/s rack arm ball joint

Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,956 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in n/s rack arm ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,947 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 90,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,690 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 85,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,361 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,361 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,374 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 80,373 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R453 KTV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R453 KTV, 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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R453 KTV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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