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S556 AOS

1998 Fiat Marea

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 AOS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 108,036 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 92,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 92,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S556 AOS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S556 AOS, 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 S556 AOS registered?

S556 AOS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S556 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 AOS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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