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S342 BWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,978 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet support stalk missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O\S\R lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle rev counter in-op intermitent

Pass 9 Aug 2008 91,301 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,301 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air intake rubber pipe split

bonnet stay rod missing

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,775 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 58,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S342 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S342 BWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S342 BWS registered?

S342 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S342 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 BWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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