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S558 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,953 miles

n/s o/s outter sill corrosion

n/s o/s rear chassi corroded

rear floor corroded

screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2012 89,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s o/s outter sill corrosion

n/s o/s rear chassi corroded

rear floor corroded

screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,226 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear floor corrosion

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 76,226 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 69,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,674 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,099 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S558 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,581cc 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 S558 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 S558 BWS registered?

S558 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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