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S520 FCB

1999 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 FCB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 131,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rbt park brake ;16% /your vehicle has only just met the required efficiency ;park brake; it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

undercarriage very rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2011 131,276 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

undercarriage very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,877 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

floor and undercarriage showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2009 116,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

undercarriage rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2009 116,704 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

undercarriage rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2008 109,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 101,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2007 101,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,109 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 84,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S520 FCB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S520 FCB, 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 S520 FCB registered?

S520 FCB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S520 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 FCB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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