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S458 BMV

1998 Fiat Marea Hlx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx77,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 BMV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Hlx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,468 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 55,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,429 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 45,904 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Hlx?

Based on 590 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
7,452
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 46
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S458 BMV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 77,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Hlx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S458 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S458 BMV registered?

S458 BMV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Hlx, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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