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R61 MCD

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,026 mi
Last recorded156,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 MCD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 156,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion presemt to underside of v ehicle, mainly at rear but considered excessive

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S brake light partially not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,228 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 152,223 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 148,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 148,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 144,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2008 144,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 139,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 139,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 132,244 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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R61 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R61 MCD, 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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R61 MCD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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