MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?
Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S198 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 82,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Fiat Marea SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S198 VGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S198 VGB registered?
S198 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 15 September 1998.
Is S198 VGB safe to buy?
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