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S119 VVG

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 VVG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,387 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,034 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

23% front brake imbalance

bonnet stay insecure

both rear brake pipes corroded

front indicators discoloured

front reg cracked

nsf tyre close to legal limit

play front links

radiator corroded

rear centre seat belt sticking

rear wiper torn

slight play at both front wheels

Fail 15 Jan 2008 64,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

17% front brake imbalance & noise osf brake

battery weak

bonnet stay insecure & safety catch sticking

both headlamps slightly insecure

both rear brake pipes corroded

door handle sticking

exhaust cat over heating

front brake discs corroded

front reg cracked / rear wiper torn & broken

gearbox noisy

handbrake sticking

play both front links

play steering rack

radiator corroded

slight oil leaks

sump pan corroded

warning lamp on / suspect rev counter fault

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,159 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX Weekend?

Based on 524 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,849
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
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S119 VVG is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 82,324 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 SX Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S119 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S119 VVG is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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