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R514 CSU

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,398 mi
Last recorded137,398 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 CSU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 137,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2010 126,350 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 126,344 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 114,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 102,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 97,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 97,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 77,238 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 77,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

various oil leaks in engine bay

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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R514 CSU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R514 CSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R514 CSU registered?

R514 CSU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R514 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 CSU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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