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S137 DJW

1998 Fiat Marea

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 DJW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 107,215 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 107,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 104,827 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 104,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,642 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise oil leak from oil filter

advise slight coolant leak from radiator

advise slight corrosion to rear chassis

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2006 91,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 83,622 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 83,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s rear tyre perrished

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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S137 DJW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 80,955 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S137 DJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S137 DJW registered?

S137 DJW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S137 DJW safe to buy?

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