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S767 MJM

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 MJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,958 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,446 miles

see advise sheet issued on 14/05/2007,test number 710664337155,number 13 rectified

Fail 14 May 2007 87,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSF wheel distorted

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

PLAY IN OSF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES JUST ACCEPTABLE/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS RAILS BY SUSPENSION MOUNTS

both rear brake hoses perished/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded,pads seem low/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

play in nsf track rod end/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

slight damage osf seat belt

Pass 24 May 2006 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

see advice sheet no.252905436125,issued 15/05/2006

Fail 15 May 2006 76,291 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES BADLY PERISHED - STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Both rear brake discs corroding

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust & Mounts corroded

Front Brake Discs worn & corroded

NSF Wheel rim damaged & distorted

NSR Tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Play in OSF Lower suspension arm bushes

Rear Coil Springs corroded

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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S767 MJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S767 MJM, 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 S767 MJM registered?

S767 MJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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