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S854 BHW

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,625 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,740 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 116,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,850 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,065 miles

deterioration to rear reg plate

Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,042 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

deterioration to rear reg plate

front tyres cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

exhaust mounts deteriorated

front tyres cracked

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,514 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,251 miles

corrosion to front discs

exhaust mounts deteriorating

slight deterioration to rear reg plate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,193 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,927 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,680 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,738 miles

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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S854 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S854 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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S854 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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