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R97 WHY

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,634 mi
Last recorded89,634 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 WHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 May 2008 89,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 84,517 miles

front brake discs worn but not considered excessive

two nearside rear steel brake pipes and one offside rear steel brake pipe showing corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,892 miles

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

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

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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R97 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R97 WHY, 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 R97 WHY registered?

R97 WHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R97 WHY safe to buy?

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