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S518 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,595 mi
Last recorded64,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 64,595 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 64,085 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,471 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

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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S518 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S518 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 S518 BWS registered?

S518 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S518 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 BWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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