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S290 SPV

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,077 mi
Last recorded194,077 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 SPV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 194,077 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 186,497 miles

front pipe in poor condition

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 180,143 miles

inner sills and front floor corroded

n/s/f wishbone bushes in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 180,122 miles

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

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

front indicators faded

front wipers split

inner sills and front floor corroded

n/s/f wishbone bushes in poor condition

unable to open boot

Pass 31 Aug 2011 177,843 miles

ADVISE - HEATER MATRIX LEAKING

ADVISE - UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Fail 26 Aug 2011 177,821 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE - HEATER MATRIX LEAKING

ADVISE - UNABLE TO OPEN BOOT

Pass 20 Aug 2010 168,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre cuts in road face

Pass 25 Aug 2009 151,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 137,009 miles

slight stain on rear reg

Fail 15 Aug 2008 137,009 miles

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

slight stain on rear reg

Pass 23 Aug 2007 124,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S290 SPV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S290 SPV, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S290 SPV registered?

S290 SPV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S290 SPV safe to buy?

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