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S537 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 97,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 97,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 94,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 91,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 91,762 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,281 miles

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

rear disc

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,265 miles

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

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

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

rear disc

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,693 miles

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

brake pipes starting t o corrode

exhaust rusty

rear no plate poor

underbody starting to corrode

w/blades slight splits

windscreen slight damage

Fail 5 Jun 2007 77,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,976 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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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S537 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S537 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S537 BWS registered?

S537 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S537 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 BWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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