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S56 DHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,998 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,004 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,949 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 51,034 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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S56 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S56 DHW, 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 S56 DHW registered?

S56 DHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S56 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 DHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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