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S285 EDP

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 EDP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 88,645 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,877 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear service brake doesn't lock wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,441 miles

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres perished

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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S285 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 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 S285 EDP, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S285 EDP registered?

S285 EDP is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S285 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 EDP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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