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S51 VHH

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 VHH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 71,641 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,315 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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S51 VHH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S51 VHH, 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 S51 VHH registered?

S51 VHH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S51 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 VHH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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