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S680 CPN

1997 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Marea Elx80,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 CPN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,219 miles

front pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2009 99,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 89,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 61,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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S680 CPN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Marea Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 80,385 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 S680 CPN, 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 29 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 S680 CPN registered?

S680 CPN is a 1997 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S680 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 CPN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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