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S491 VNG

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,573 mi
Last recorded96,573 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 VNG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,461 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,662 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,257 miles

advise nearside front /offside front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

advise rear under trays fitted

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,248 miles

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

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

advise nearside front /offside front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

advise rear under trays fitted

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

advise spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S491 VNG is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S491 VNG, 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 S491 VNG registered?

S491 VNG is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S491 VNG safe to buy?

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