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S81 CTN

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 CTN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 143,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 139,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 139,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 134,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 134,729 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 129,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 129,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 124,447 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 124,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 119,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 119,263 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,714 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

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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S81 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S81 CTN, 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 S81 CTN?

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What year was S81 CTN registered?

S81 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S81 CTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 CTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S81 CTN have outstanding finance?

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