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S991 APD

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 APD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,490 miles

hand brake cables in poor condition.

n/s/f side light and the number plate lights are possibly faulty

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit and worn on the edges ,n/s/f is bald on the edges and worn low.

o/s/r tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

play in both front anti roll bar end links.

rear shocks weak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,490 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

hand brake cables in poor condition.

n/s/f side light and the number plate lights are possibly faulty

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit and worn on the edges ,n/s/f is bald on the edges and worn low.

o/s/r tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

play in both front anti roll bar end links.

rear shocks weak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,531 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 89,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,841 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 82,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 77,165 miles

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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S991 APD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S991 APD, 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 S991 APD registered?

S991 APD is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S991 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 APD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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