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S509 FAN

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 FAN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 102,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER FLOOR PANELS TO SILLS CORRODED ALL ALONG

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,678 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBER

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH

Fail 5 Mar 2012 99,678 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBER

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH

Pass 10 Feb 2011 96,619 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

front pads low

slight blow from front pipe

Fail 9 Feb 2011 96,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

all rear lights tinted

boot will not secure shut

both front tyres 3mm also balding on inner

front brake pads 95% worn

vehicle lowerd

Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,687 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/r seatbelts slow to retract

rear lights painted ! & boot catch & door handle stick open

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/r seatbelts slow to retract

rear lights painted ! & boot catch & door handle stick open

Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,142 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

O/S/F side light dim

O/S/R seat belt twisted

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 92,139 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Bonnet catch stiff

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

O/S/F side light dim

O/S/R seat belt twisted

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2008

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rear lamps and both wing repeater lamps have been painted black, advise function is impaired but lights are visable

bonnet stay loose

exhaust rear does not reach rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade split

suspension lowered

Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,427 miles

all rear lamps and both wing repeater lamps have been painted black, advise function is impaired but lights are visable

bonnet stay loose

exhaust rear does not reach rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade split

suspension lowered

Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,603 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 78,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn low

both front and lower rear brake flexi hoses cracked

both rear inner surface of tyres worn very low

damage to both front tyre side walls

offside front inner and outer door handles stick

rear brake pads getting low

side repeaters and rear light lenses sprayed with tint

suspension lowerd all round

Pass 23 Nov 2005 73,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 73,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S509 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 S509 FAN, 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 S509 FAN registered?

S509 FAN is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S509 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 FAN shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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