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R283 KHW

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 94,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,358 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 90,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,568 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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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R283 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R283 KHW, 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 R283 KHW registered?

R283 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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