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S465 DHT

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

196,589 mi
Last recorded196,589 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2008 196,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 188,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 188,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 182,434 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 182,434 miles

Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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S465 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 S465 DHT, 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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S465 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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