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S546 GNV

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,625 mi
Last recorded94,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 GNV
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 94,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak.

radiator & lower support bracket, deterioated.

rear flexy brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 94,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak.

radiator & lower support bracket, deterioated.

rear flexy brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 86,313 miles

ADVISE NOTES ISSUED BY R W FORREST, MOT TEST NUMBER :- 364073215368, DATED NOVEMBER 09th 2005, "STILL APPLY!!!"

Fail 9 Nov 2005 86,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOINNET SAFTY CATCH NOT WORKING

BONNET STAY INSECURE

CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BADLY CRACKING

DRIVERS DOOR STIFF TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

N/S/R FLEX HOSE TWISTED BUT NOT CATCHING

TAX HOLDER IN WIPER SWEEP

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

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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S546 GNV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S546 GNV, 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 S546 GNV registered?

S546 GNV is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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