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S245 VCF

1999 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Elx74,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,977 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 70,972 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,212 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 70,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 67,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,177 miles

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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S245 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 74,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S245 VCF, 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 27 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 S245 VCF registered?

S245 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S245 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 VCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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