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S290 LSL

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 LSL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 86,335 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,773 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 80,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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S290 LSL is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S290 LSL, 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 S290 LSL registered?

S290 LSL is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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