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S195 DHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

21,908 mi
Last recorded21,908 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,908 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded @ unions

Fail 15 Nov 2010 21,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front cross brake pipes corroded @ unions

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,824 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 21,824 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 21,666 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,373 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 20,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 19,283 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S195 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S195 DHU, 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 S195 DHU registered?

S195 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S195 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 DHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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