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S56 AOU

1998 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Marea Elx82,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 126,502 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise near side lower suspesion arm bolt loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111,320 miles

nearside door mirror incomplete but not effecting function

Fail 4 Mar 2008 111,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror incomplete but not effecting function

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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S56 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 82,272 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 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S56 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S56 AOU registered?

S56 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S56 AOU safe to buy?

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