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R57 LOD

1997 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend94,697 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 LOD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012

Front and rear floors rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Surface rust brake pipes.

Fail 14 Aug 2012

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear floors rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 18 Aug 2011

Rear pads low.

Sill lips/floor to sills rusty.

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 13 Sep 2010

Floors rusty

temp repair front pipe.

Fail 2 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Floors rusty

temp repair front pipe.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,215 miles

temp reapair exhaust.

Fail 22 Sep 2009

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

temp reapair exhaust.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,707 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 95,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,090 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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R57 LOD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R57 LOD, 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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What year was R57 LOD registered?

R57 LOD is a 1997 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R57 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 LOD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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