MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sills
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
general corrosion in sills and floor
slight play o/s of rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
o/s front tyre worn on outer edge
slight play in o/s of steering rack
brake fluid level low
offside front flexihose starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear coil springs rusty
rear exhaust system in poor condition and has a slight blow
slight perishing on front tyre valves
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front flexihose starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear coil springs rusty
rear exhaust system in poor condition and has a slight blow
slight perishing on front tyre valves
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 BWT is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S242 BWT, 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 S242 BWT registered?
S242 BWT is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S242 BWT safe to buy?
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