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S398 VCF

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,712 mi
Last recorded130,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2012 130,712 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor and sills corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 130,712 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

floor and sills corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 129,061 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,143 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 97,143 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 88,740 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,879 miles

Both sides front discs (inner faces) worn & corroded, not considered excessive and effort readings good.

Handbrake total effort close to 16% limit (18%).

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,283 miles

Front discs corroded, not excessive.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S398 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S398 VCF, 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.

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S398 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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