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S458 DHT

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,006 mi
Last recorded60,006 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 37,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S458 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S458 DHT, 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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How do I check the history of S458 DHT?

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What year was S458 DHT registered?

S458 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S458 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 DHT shows 6 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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