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S42 FOJ

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 FOJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,726 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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S42 FOJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S42 FOJ, 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

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What year was S42 FOJ registered?

S42 FOJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S42 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 FOJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S42 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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