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S836 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea Elx

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Elx74,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,795 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,454 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 104,271 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 104,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 93,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S836 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S836 FFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S836 FFB registered?

S836 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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