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R454 GHU

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 GHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 142,652 miles

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

areas around rear subframe mountings in a state of corrosion, but not excessive at the time of test.

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split.

offside rear parking brake outer casing starting to deteriotate

rear wiper blade split

slight cuts in nearside front tyre side wall, not showing cords

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

slight play in drivers seat rivets

Fail 6 Jun 2006 142,643 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

areas around rear subframe mountings in a state of corrosion, but not excessive at the time of test.

both front lower ball joint dust boots split

offside parking brake outer casing starting to deteriorate.

rear wiper blade split

slight cuts in nearside front tyre side wall not showing cords.

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox area.

slight play in drivers seat rivets

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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R454 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R454 GHU, 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 R454 GHU registered?

R454 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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