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S181 VEL

1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend89,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx Weekend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 134,387 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 134,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 125,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 125,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

rubber exhaust mount perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 118,052 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 118,049 miles

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

slight blow from downpipe

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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S181 VEL 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 50%.

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 S181 VEL, 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 S181 VEL registered?

S181 VEL is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx Weekend, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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