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R557 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,623 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,162 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 103,155 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet secured by chain and padlock

Pass 10 Nov 2005 85,213 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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R557 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 82,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R557 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R557 AOU registered?

R557 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R557 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 AOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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