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S456 KJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,031 mi
Last recorded14,031 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 KJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,031 miles

near side wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2013 14,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,903 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,903 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light is on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,738 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust mounting is split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 13,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,902 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,900 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,289 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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S456 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S456 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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What year was S456 KJH registered?

S456 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S456 KJH safe to buy?

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