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S290 DOU

1999 Fiat Marea

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,124 mi
Last recorded112,124 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 112,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 98,467 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 98,467 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front headlight units are different styles

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S290 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S290 DOU, 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 S290 DOU?

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What year was S290 DOU registered?

S290 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S290 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 DOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S290 DOU have outstanding finance?

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