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S839 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea Elx

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Elx74,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Elx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,922 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,993 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 85,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 82,735 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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S839 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S839 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.

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What year was S839 FFB registered?

S839 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Elx, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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