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S215 JHY

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,119 mi
Last recorded110,119 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 110,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2007 110,026 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

corrosion to floor to sills, rear underside sills, rear chassis legs and floor pans

front tyres getting low

rear shockers damp

Pass 17 Oct 2006 100,274 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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S215 JHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S215 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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What year was S215 JHY registered?

S215 JHY is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S215 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 JHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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