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S276 DHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,742 mi
Last recorded80,742 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,422 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s and o/s front and rear outer floor areas have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,821 miles

Advise,n\s\r tyre tread low,o\s\r tyre cracking,general underbody corrosion,rear coil springs corroded,corrosion rear brake pipes,surface corrosion wheel arches,n\s\f brake hose deteriating,accelerator pedal missing.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise,n\s\r tyre tread low,o\s\r tyre cracking,general underbody corrosion,rear coil springs corroded,corrosion rear brake pipes,surface corrosion wheel arches,n\s\f brake hose deteriating,accelerator pedal missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,847 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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S276 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S276 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 S276 DHU registered?

S276 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S276 DHU safe to buy?

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