CarVerify

Free Car Check

S565 SUX

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 2387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

81,359 mi
Last recorded81,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 SUX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 81,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,933 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 75,933 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,384 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 61,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Fiat Marea Weekend reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S565 SUX is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S565 SUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S565 SUX?

You can check the full history of S565 SUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S565 SUX registered?

S565 SUX is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S565 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 SUX shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S565 SUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S565 SUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.