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S78 GCB

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 GCB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 134,593 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 134,593 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 130,413 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 130,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 125,198 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 125,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 113,810 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 113,810 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S78 GCB is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S78 GCB, 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 S78 GCB registered?

S78 GCB is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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