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S716 BHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,168 mi
Last recorded77,168 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,168 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,893 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 54,893 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,887 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 49,820 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S716 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S716 BHW, 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 S716 BHW registered?

S716 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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