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S264 DHW

1999 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 DHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,141 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

few areas of corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

few areas of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,945 miles

engine area bearing rough

n/s/f wheel dented

Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,945 miles

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

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

engine area bearing rough

n/s/f wheel dented

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,259 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 60,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 39,662 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,662 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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S264 DHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S264 DHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S264 DHW?

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What year was S264 DHW registered?

S264 DHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S264 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 DHW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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