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S312 KMO

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx77,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 KMO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to n/s/r

Pass 3 Apr 2008 61,472 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 51,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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S312 KMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 77,983 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 Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S312 KMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S312 KMO registered?

S312 KMO is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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