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S367 VYC

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS367 VYC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 124,476 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

front suspension lower wisbone bushes starting to deteriate

high hand brake travel

n/s/r seat belt not tested [child seat fitted ]

oil leak to o/s/f starting to contaminate suspension components

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

rear indicaters starting to discolour

some play in n/s/r suspension bushes

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 16 Jun 2010 124,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension lower wisbone bushes starting to deteriate

high hand brake travel

n/s/r seat belt not tested [child seat fitted ]

oil leak to o/s/f starting to contaminate suspension components

play in o/s of steering rack

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish

rear indicaters starting to discolour

some play in n/s/r suspension bushes

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,198 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 108,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads low

front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake travel high

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre down to 2mm

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,292 miles

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r springs are rusty but does not affect strenth

Pass 21 Jun 2007 98,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubbers perished

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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S367 VYC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S367 VYC, 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 S367 VYC registered?

S367 VYC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S367 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S367 VYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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