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S285 CFB

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend90,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 CFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 53,857 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 32,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,339 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
brake disc excessively pitted 57
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S285 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 90,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S285 CFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S285 CFB registered?

S285 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S285 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 CFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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