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S172 DUM

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,807 mi
Last recorded116,807 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 DUM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 116,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 106,945 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 106,671 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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S172 DUM is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S172 DUM, 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 S172 DUM registered?

S172 DUM is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S172 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 DUM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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