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S249 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,041 mi
Last recorded63,041 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,041 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 24 Feb 2007 63,019 miles

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

some deterioration to suspension etc rear brake pipes corroding oil rather low rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,664 miles

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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S249 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S249 FFB, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S249 FFB registered?

S249 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S249 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 FFB shows 3 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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