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R468 KPD

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

White Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 KPD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007
Fail 11 Apr 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2006 77,414 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 77,269 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coolant tank cap missing

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R468 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in White with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 89,194 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 KPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R468 KPD registered?

R468 KPD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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