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S260 APD

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 APD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 87,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades torn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 79,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,627 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 74,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to near side outter sill

Fail 21 Oct 2005 74,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to near side outter sill

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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S260 APD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S260 APD, 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 S260 APD registered?

S260 APD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S260 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 APD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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