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R668 DHL

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 DHL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2009 125,332 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 91,863 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 80,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,630 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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R668 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R668 DHL, 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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What year was R668 DHL registered?

R668 DHL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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