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S827 MJM

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 MJM
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s front ABS rings cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,685 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,678 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s and n/s front brake discs inner surface very rusty and pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,910 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs inner surface scored and pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s front brake discs inner brakeing surface rusty and scored

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,556 miles

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

all four brake discs slightly rusty and scored

Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four brake discs slightly rusty and scored

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S827 MJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S827 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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S827 MJM is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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