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S689 LPO

1999 Fiat Marea SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea SX70,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 LPO
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,486 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,485 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 103,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

not much reserve travel left in parking brake

Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 83,704 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 83,704 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 83,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox leaking oil

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea SX?

Based on 554 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
6,450
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 85
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 33
Direction indicator incorrect colour 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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S689 LPO is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 70,415 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S689 LPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S689 LPO is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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