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S516 VUX

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

rearbox corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,452 miles

of f side near side centre floors starting to corror

Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

of f side near side centre floors starting to corror

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,382 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 60,373 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 50,405 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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S516 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S516 VUX, 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 S516 VUX registered?

S516 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S516 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 VUX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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