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S153 CEE

1998 Fiat Marea

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,904 mi
Last recorded116,904 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 CEE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 116,904 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 116,904 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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 29 Oct 2008 10,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,351 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 75,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine noisey

radiator lower corrsion

Pass 19 Oct 2005 66,006 miles

Knock from near side front on road test, possibly from anti roll bar link pin, no wear found during test

Fail 14 Oct 2005 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S153 CEE is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S153 CEE, 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.

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What year was S153 CEE registered?

S153 CEE is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S153 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 CEE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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