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R522 WJM

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 WJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 146,515 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle Broken But Able to open Door

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 146,515 miles

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

Offside Front Door handle Broken But Able to open Door

Pass 8 Jun 2007 130,595 miles

Different Size Tyres Fitted on Front and Rear Axles, 185/65x14 Front, 195/65x14 Rear

Offside Front Outer Door handle Insecure But Does open Door.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 130,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Different Size Tyres fitted On front and Rear axles

Offside Front Door handle Insecure But Does open door From Outside

Pass 12 Jun 2006 112,219 miles

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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R522 WJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R522 WJM, 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 R522 WJM registered?

R522 WJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R522 WJM safe to buy?

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