MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?
Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S188 JHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S188 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S188 JHY?
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What year was S188 JHY registered?
S188 JHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 24 August 1998.
Is S188 JHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S188 JHY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S188 JHY have outstanding finance?
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