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R79 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,654 mi
Last recorded89,654 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 89,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

nsf and osf door handles sticking

Fail 13 Dec 2005 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2005 81,518 miles

battery insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2005 80,673 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R79 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R79 LHW, 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 R79 LHW registered?

R79 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R79 LHW safe to buy?

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