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R638 DVG

1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend84,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 DVG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,103 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,670 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,648 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 69,776 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre †

nearside rear tyre = 2mm of tread on outer edge

rear number plate delaminating

rear of exhaust system rusty and has small blow from centre silencer

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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R638 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 84,094 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 R638 DVG, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Marea SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R638 DVG is a 1997 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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