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R685 JFB

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,140 mi
Last recorded76,140 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 76,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 55,611 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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R685 JFB is a 1998 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 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 R685 JFB, 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 R685 JFB registered?

R685 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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