MOT Status
Mileage
189,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 VCL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 S242 VCL, 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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How do I check the history of S242 VCL?
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What year was S242 VCL registered?
S242 VCL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S242 VCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S242 VCL shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S242 VCL have outstanding finance?
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