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T353 LJA

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 LJA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 127,654 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

offside front steering rackend has slight play

offside rear radius arm has slight play in bearing

vehicle heavily corroded in many places

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,127 miles

nearside front ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,523 miles

front brakes juddering slightly

offside front brake hose cracking

brake pipes corroded

exhhaust has a slight blow

Fail 30 Jul 2012 114,501 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brakes juddering slightly

offside front brake hose cracking

brake pipes corroded

exhhaust has a slight blow

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,708 miles

all break pipes corroding and covered in grease

all coil springs corroded

car rusted and corroded in many places under neath

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,703 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all break pipes corroding and covered in grease

all coil springs corroded

car rusted and corroded in many places under neath

Pass 4 Aug 2010 107,014 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side ns floor ereas had welding repers

Fail 22 Jul 2010 107,008 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 91,284 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON "FLOOR TO SILL" AREA O/S & N/S FLOORPANS

corrosion on metal brake pipes & slight cracking in front brake flexi' hoses

front brake discs worn / corroded - advise changing with pads

glow plug light flashing !

n/s/f wishbone front bush bonding worn

o/s/r bump stop adrift / n/s/r missing

slight engine oil leaks

slight rim damage / "buckles" to all wheels

Pass 14 Jul 2006 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 73,818 miles

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

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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T353 LJA is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 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 T353 LJA, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T353 LJA is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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