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S375 BWS

1998 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023
Pass 28 Oct 2022
Pass 26 Nov 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underbody in various stages of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody in various stages of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 176,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not a prescribed area

exhaust sheilds loose

under body in various stages of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not a prescribed area

exhaust sheilds loose

under body in various stages of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 175,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 175,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Rear road wheel corroded

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

foot brake effort 52%

Pass 21 Oct 2016

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 171,374 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Oct 2014 168,570 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Oct 2013 166,818 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions slow to react

interior mirror missing

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 23 Oct 2012 164,636 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions slow to react

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,273 miles

emissions slow to react

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 14 Oct 2010 159,901 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 157,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 153,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

corrosion at nearside sill seam

drivers seat base requires attention

nearside front brake pipe ( engine bay by inner wing ) corroded at mounting clip , view restricted

p.a.s / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2008 153,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion at nearside sill seam

drivers seat base requires attention

nearside front brake pipe ( engine bay by inner wing ) corroded at mounting clip , view restricted

p.a.s / ancillary belt cracking , recommend replace

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2008 153,446 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 147,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

emissions yery slow reaching pass parameter

Pass 6 Nov 2006 142,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 127,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 127,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both front indicators started to discolour

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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S375 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S375 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.

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What year was S375 BWS registered?

S375 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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