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S849 BTE

1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend82,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 BTE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX Weekend
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,522 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking up.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking up.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,856 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 58,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades torn

interior mirror missing

near side front brake hose slightly deteriorated

near side front tyre cuts in sidewall

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2006 56,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers torn

Brake pipe corroded at rear

Engine oil low

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Parking brake not locking off at offside

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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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S849 BTE is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S849 BTE, 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 S849 BTE registered?

S849 BTE is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX Weekend, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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