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R486 GAN

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 GAN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pan's

damage to o/s sill

o/s front wheel arch liner missing

steering wheel cove

Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s floor pan's

damage to o/s sill

o/s front wheel arch liner missing

steering wheel cove

Pass 13 May 2011 68,742 miles

Handbrake cable close to maximum travel during test.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 May 2011 68,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable close to maximum travel during test.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2010 65,160 miles

both rear rubber brake hoses perished.

front brake discs rusty and worn.

front wipers blades split ends.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2009 60,601 miles

exhaust front pipe repaired.

front brake discs rusty and worn.

Fail 5 May 2009 61,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

An item not tested (Manual)

exhaust front pipe repaired.

front brake discs rusty and worn.

Pass 1 May 2008 56,663 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

both rear rubber brake hoses cracked and perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,857 miles

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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R486 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 94,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R486 GAN, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R486 GAN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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