CarVerify

Free Car Check

S976 RBL

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,349 mi
Last recorded105,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,349 miles

corrosion starting outer sills / floors / n/s/r inner arch

o/s/f anti-roll bar link dust shields split

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

stone chip in center of windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2011 105,328 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting outer sills / floors / n/s/r inner arch

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f anti-roll bar link dust shields split

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

stone chip in center of windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,160 miles

Front brake pads thin

Front tyres very close to legal limit

Fuel tank straps corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rubber exhaust mounts perished

Suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads thin

Front tyres very close to legal limit

Fuel tank straps corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rubber exhaust mounts perished

Suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,171 miles

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
Full Fiat Marea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S976 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S976 RBL, 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 S976 RBL?

You can check the full history of S976 RBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S976 RBL registered?

S976 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S976 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 RBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S976 RBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S976 RBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.