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S523 VCF

1999 Fiat Marea

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,622 mi
Last recorded79,622 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake hoses are perishing

both middle floors have surface corrosion

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,334 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 67,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,675 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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S523 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea in White with a 1,581cc 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 S523 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S523 VCF registered?

S523 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S523 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 VCF 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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