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R742 AOT

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,458 mi
Last recorded56,458 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 AOT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 14 Nov 2011
Pass 9 Nov 2010

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight cracking rear tyres

slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,323 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever high but rbt readings ok

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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R742 AOT is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea 100 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R742 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R742 AOT registered?

R742 AOT is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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