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RD02 FRL

2002 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Marea Weekend61,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FRL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear bump stops insurcure

front rad/oil cooler slight oil leak

near/side inner cv gaitor split

near/side wing repeter lense missing

near/side/front brake disc worn and corroded

near/side/front tyre worn on inner edge

off/side door mirror glass cracked

off/side/rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear shock absorber mountings heavily perished

rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 96,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear bump stops unatatched from mountings

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lens missing n/s wing repeater

slight cut to o/s front tyre outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,748 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,379 miles

small exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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RD02 FRL is a 2002 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 61,613 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 RD02 FRL, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RD02 FRL is a 2002 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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