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S467 DFC

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,187 mi
Last recorded135,187 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 135,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 125,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,819 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 110,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006
Fail 27 Oct 2006

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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S467 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc 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 S467 DFC, 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 S467 DFC registered?

S467 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S467 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S467 DFC 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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