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S979 RBL

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 67,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,395 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 61,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 57,653 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,300 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
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S979 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S979 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.

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What year was S979 RBL registered?

S979 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S979 RBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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