MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?
Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R779 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 92,801 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 R779 FFB, 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 29 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 R779 FFB registered?
R779 FFB is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R779 FFB safe to buy?
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