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S818 DGJ

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,002 mi
Last recorded61,002 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 57,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 57,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,309 miles

Oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades worn

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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S818 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S818 DGJ, 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 S818 DGJ registered?

S818 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S818 DGJ safe to buy?

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