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S180 VYA

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both floor pans and o/s floor to sill corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear upper stop lamp inop

slight play in front steering and suspension

Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion:- both floor to sills, nearside rear inner wheelarch

nearside rear upper stop light not working

play in offside front inner steering rack joint [borderline pass/fail]

play in offside front lower suspension arm bush [ borderline pass/fail]

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 37,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,186 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,461 miles

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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S180 VYA is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S180 VYA, 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 S180 VYA registered?

S180 VYA is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S180 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 VYA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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