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S855 KJH

1998 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea80,955 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 KJH
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,499 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,488 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,208 miles

air bag light on dash flashing

Pass 10 Apr 2008
Fail 10 Apr 2008

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 45,248 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,248 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 40,823 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 40,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S855 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S855 KJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S855 KJH registered?

S855 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Marea, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S855 KJH safe to buy?

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