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S427 TWF

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,013 mi
Last recorded67,013 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 TWF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 65,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,225 miles

refer to test nos 370398547277

Fail 5 Sep 2007 57,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 51,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S427 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S427 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S427 TWF?

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What year was S427 TWF registered?

S427 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S427 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S427 TWF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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