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S428 BWS

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008

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

mileage not displayed at the time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2007

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2007

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

slight play in offside of steering rack

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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S428 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S428 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S428 BWS registered?

S428 BWS is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S428 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 BWS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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