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S170 MMO

1998 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 MMO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 137,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 137,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 135,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 135,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 132,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 132,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 128,490 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 128,490 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 123,484 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 122,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S170 MMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S170 MMO, 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 S170 MMO registered?

S170 MMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S170 MMO safe to buy?

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