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S461 VGA

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 VGA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f floor holed but not within any prescribed area

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2007

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

nearside front floor holed but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 76,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S461 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 S461 VGA, 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 S461 VGA registered?

S461 VGA is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S461 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 VGA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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