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S822 CUG

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 CUG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,381 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 40,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 33,960 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S822 CUG is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S822 CUG, 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 S822 CUG registered?

S822 CUG is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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