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S588 DHU

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,062 mi
Last recorded61,062 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,062 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Corrosion to floor and chassis.

N/s/f tyre near limit.

O/s/r brake back plate covered in oil.

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,151 miles

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

offside rear footbrake slightly low reading - recommend inspection

tailgate cacth faulty

very bad coolent leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,129 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear foot brake reading slightly low - recommend inspection

tailgate catch fault

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,803 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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S588 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S588 DHU, 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 S588 DHU registered?

S588 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S588 DHU safe to buy?

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