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S849 AYG

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,922 mi
Last recorded98,922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 AYG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 91,073 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 91,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,820 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 77,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S849 AYG is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,374 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S849 AYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea SX typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S849 AYG registered?

S849 AYG is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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