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S440 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,493 miles

1. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges. 2. Front number plate stating to deteriorate.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 132,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

1. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges. 2. Front number plate stating to deteriorate.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 131,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 131,297 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 128,097 miles

1/ rear exhaust mounting becoming split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 126,333 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 126,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 124,461 miles

1.rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2007 123,416 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 123,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet damaged & nearside rear corner & rear lamp damaged

nearside rear brake performance lower than offside

pas fluid level below max

under sheild becoming loose

Pass 25 Oct 2006 114,170 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 114,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f flexi brake hose becoming perished † †both front tyres wearing on inside edge † †n/s and o/s floors becoming weak to corrosion † †rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2005 99,707 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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S440 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S440 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S440 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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