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S843 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea SX70,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,067 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 79,960 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S843 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S843 FFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S843 FFB registered?

S843 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S843 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S843 FFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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