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R81 LHW

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 LHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,876 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 117,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 111,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 102,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 102,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R81 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R81 LHW, 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 R81 LHW registered?

R81 LHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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