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S549 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea Elx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Elx74,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,565 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,470 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,974 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides front low on tread

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,137 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Elx?

Based on 1,417 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,762
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Direction indicator incorrect colour 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
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S549 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 74,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S549 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S549 BWS registered?

S549 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S549 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 BWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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