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S530 GNV

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,805 mi
Last recorded47,805 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 GNV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nsf door and wing damage

Fail 4 Feb 2008 47,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nsf door and wing damage

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

srs light on

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,027 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S530 GNV is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,374 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S530 GNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S530 GNV registered?

S530 GNV is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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