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S242 BWT

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 BWT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 126,687 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion in sills and floor

slight play o/s of rack

Pass 26 Mar 2007 118,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,694 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 113,683 miles

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.

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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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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