CarVerify

Free Car Check

S665 FJO

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi
4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 FJO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 112,048 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,009 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where it goes into the load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 107,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,310 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 100,302 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,990 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,988 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 83,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 73,508 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
Full Fiat Marea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S665 FJO is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S665 FJO, 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

How do I check the history of S665 FJO?

You can check the full history of S665 FJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S665 FJO registered?

S665 FJO is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S665 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S665 FJO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S665 FJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S665 FJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.