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S334 KJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 KJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and aged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,674 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,017 miles

Both Front tyres worn on the shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both Front tyres worn on the shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,769 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections coroded/weeping,rear suspension coroded,brake pipes coroding,offside outer floor areas coroded,

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,795 miles

offside front floor to sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,417 miles

underside very rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,229 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,900 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,504 miles

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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S334 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S334 KJH, 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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S334 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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