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S891 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea SX70,415 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea SX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 107,837 miles

adv gearbox leaking oil

Fail 4 Jan 2008 107,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv gearbox leaking oil

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 85,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,858 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S891 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX in Black 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 S891 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.

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What year was S891 FFB registered?

S891 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea SX, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S891 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 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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