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R996 APU

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 APU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 149,860 miles

surface corrosion o/s and n/s floor to sills and surface cracking rear flexi brake hoses also rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion exhaust system center silencer surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2008 149,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion o/s and n/s floor to sills and surface cracking rear flexi brake hoses also rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion exhaust system center silencer surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2007 139,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,206 miles

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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R996 APU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R996 APU, 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 R996 APU registered?

R996 APU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R996 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 APU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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