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R696 JBU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 141,620 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sill signs of corrosion.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 141,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 129,015 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 129,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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R696 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 89,194 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 Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 JBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R696 JBU registered?

R696 JBU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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