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R722 JFB

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,402 mi
Last recorded186,402 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 186,402 miles

engine misfire

some play in offside of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2012 186,402 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine misfire

some play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 178,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jul 2011 178,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 172,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 172,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

front brake discs worn

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2009 162,265 miles

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

driveshaft oil seals leaking

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

rear brakes weak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 162,265 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

driveshaft oil seals leaking

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

rear brakes weak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 155,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 150,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit & both front tyres worn unevenly

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

wipers could be better

Fail 9 Jul 2007 150,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre nearing legal limit & both front tyres worn unevenly

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

wipers could be better

Pass 19 Jun 2006 145,702 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2006 145,702 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

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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R722 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R722 JFB, 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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R722 JFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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