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S509 EWT

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 EWT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,056 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 90,393 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 90,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 80,831 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,062 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 64,062 miles

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S509 EWT is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,374 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S509 EWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S509 EWT registered?

S509 EWT is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S509 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 EWT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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