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S539 FCB

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 FCB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,972 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 80,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,686 miles

Front indicators bleached.

Front undertray fitted.

Nearside and offside front wipers smearing.

Nearside and offside rear springs corroded.

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx Weekend?

Based on 1,107 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
7,705
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 55
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
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S539 FCB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 89,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S539 FCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S539 FCB registered?

S539 FCB is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S539 FCB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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