MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S181 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S181 VEL shows 6 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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