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R549 LCW

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 LCW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,817 miles

o/s/f inner wishbone bush wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 107,573 miles

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

roll bar links worn

slight blow exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Handbrake high.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,299 miles

Advised customer handbrake is nearing reserve limits.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Advised customer handbrake is nearing reserve limits.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,725 miles

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

OffSide front wiper blade split

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,989 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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R549 LCW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R549 LCW, 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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R549 LCW is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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