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S396 VWC

1999 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Elx74,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 VWC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 83,612 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

front brake discs lipped

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

strong advice rear brake discs wearing and lipped

Fail 7 May 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

front brake discs lipped

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

strong advice rear brake discs wearing and lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,562 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 59,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S396 VWC is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 S396 VWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S396 VWC registered?

S396 VWC is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is S396 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S396 VWC 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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