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S525 CWY

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,391 mi
Last recorded134,391 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend90,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 CWY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 130,874 miles

Cluth pedle rubber is in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear subframe bushes are worn

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 127,041 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2011 127,040 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 20 Dec 2010 126,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rust blissters on sills etc , exhaust front pipe bracket rusted ,

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,997 miles

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

bonnet area damaged (gap when closed )

Pass 24 Dec 2008 113,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning wires broken on front

front number plate condition

Fail 19 Dec 2008 101,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning wires broken on front

front number plate condition

wipers split at ends

Pass 19 Dec 2007 108,290 miles

exhaust front pipe cracked , o/s/r brake pipe surface rusting (has been greased) . o/s and n/s floor areas starting to rust under the underseal . o/s/r reflector damaged

off side front wheel buckled

Fail 19 Dec 2007 108,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust front pipe cracked , o/s/r brake pipe surface rusting (has been greased) . o/s and n/s floor areas starting to rust under the underseal . o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2006 101,282 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front down pipe slight blow

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Dec 2006 101,282 miles

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

front down pipe slight blow

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Dec 2005 93,093 miles

front exhaust pipe split & leaking

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend?

Based on 1,061 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
brake disc excessively pitted 57
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S525 CWY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 90,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S525 CWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S525 CWY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx Weekend, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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