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S143 MLY

1998 Fiat Marea SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea SX76,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,484 miles

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

front number plate damage

Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate damage

Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,794 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,951 miles

both front tyres worn

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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S143 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S143 MLY, 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 S143 MLY registered?

S143 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S143 MLY safe to buy?

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