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S701 DCN

1998 Fiat Marea

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,998 mi
Last recorded47,998 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 DCN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion at sill seams

imbalance on handbrake

neraside headlamp slightly reduced light emissions

noise from engine , crank shaft pulley damper , requires new

offside front tyre tread lowinner edge , close to limit

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,998 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion at sill seams

imbalance on handbrake

neraside headlamp slightly reduced light emissions

noise from engine , crank shaft pulley damper , requires new

offside front tyre tread lowinner edge , close to limit

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,998 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Offside front floor panel damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 47,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hand brake performance could be improved

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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S701 DCN is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S701 DCN, 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 S701 DCN registered?

S701 DCN is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S701 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 DCN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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