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S259 DFW

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,075 mi
Last recorded97,075 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 DFW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,075 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,351 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 85,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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S259 DFW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S259 DFW, 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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What year was S259 DFW registered?

S259 DFW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S259 DFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 DFW shows 4 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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