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S429 EEH

1998 Fiat Marea

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,274 mi
Last recorded117,274 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 EEH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2006 117,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long travel on hand brake

wiper operational switch insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2005 107,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 107,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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S429 EEH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S429 EEH, 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 S429 EEH registered?

S429 EEH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S429 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 EEH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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