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R546 VFP

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,696 mi
Last recorded127,696 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 VFP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,696 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2013 127,655 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,980 miles

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

n/s/rear cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,217 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished (185/65R14 86T)

Both front brake discs corroded!

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

When was cambelt changed?

Fail 16 Sep 2011 115,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished (185/65R14 86T)

Both front brake discs corroded!

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

When was cambelt changed?

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,466 miles

FRONT DICS BRAKE INNER FACES BECOMING CORRODED.

NS DIP BEAM AIM ON LOWER LIMITS

NS INNER SILL & NON - STRUCTUAL "VALENCE" CLOSE TO TOW-BAR MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOWEVER NOT SIGNIFICIANTLY WEAKENED.

OSF TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD.

OSR BRAKE GRABBING SLIGHTLY - ADVISE ATTENTION

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,132 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,719 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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R546 VFP is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R546 VFP, 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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R546 VFP is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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