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S989 EBN

1998 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,896 mi
Last recorded117,896 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend90,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 EBN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 117,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 117,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,181 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2008 116,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,074 miles

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

rattle from rear

Fail 22 Nov 2007 103,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,838 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 90,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S989 EBN is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S989 EBN, 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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What year was S989 EBN registered?

S989 EBN is a 1998 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S989 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S989 EBN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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