MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
bonnet lever broken
both front doors stiff to close and open but still latch securly
both rear tyres slightly stepped
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
bonnet lever broken
both front doors stiff to close and open but still latch securly
both rear tyres slightly stepped
See original advisory sheet with VT30 attached.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
both front brake flexi hoses perished
exhaust in poor condition
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit
offside rear tyre wearing on edges
parking brake travel long
slight oil leak
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
engine tick over high needs to go on examiner fiat
engine tick over high needs to go on examiner fiat
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?
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R526 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R526 JHU, 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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R526 JHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 21 April 1998.
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