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S257 VCF

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,362 mi
Last recorded69,362 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 69,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,895 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,841 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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S257 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S257 VCF, 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 S257 VCF registered?

S257 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S257 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 VCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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