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S238 JWO

1998 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,244 mi
Last recorded69,244 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 JWO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,147 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 67,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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S238 JWO is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc 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 S238 JWO, 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 S238 JWO registered?

S238 JWO is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S238 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 JWO 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.

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