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S198 EMW

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,539 mi
Last recorded158,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 EMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 158,539 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 158,154 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 141,734 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 141,488 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

drivers door handle defective

rear heatshield exhaust insecure

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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S198 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S198 EMW, 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 S198 EMW registered?

S198 EMW is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S198 EMW safe to buy?

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