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S147 HJW

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,560 mi
Last recorded68,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 HJW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 68,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear tyres cracking up

slight corrosion in floor area

suspension corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,978 miles

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

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

slight play in near side+off side trailing arms bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 47,973 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 47,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S147 HJW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S147 HJW, 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 S147 HJW registered?

S147 HJW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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