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S731 BHW

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,934 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 87,934 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,563 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 81,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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S731 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Black 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 S731 BHW, 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 S731 BHW registered?

S731 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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