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S449 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,229 mi
Last recorded137,229 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 137,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Fail 26 Feb 2011

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,217 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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S449 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S449 BWS, 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 S449 BWS registered?

S449 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S449 BWS safe to buy?

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