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S991 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 78,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,282 miles

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

Oil leak

car needed 3L oil for test

Pass 22 May 2009 71,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S mirror damaged,not seriously affecting the rear view

Fail 5 May 2009 71,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 55,824 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

coolant level low

engine oil low

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 43,918 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?

Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,008
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,968
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,706
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,195
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,373
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S991 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,308 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S991 BWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S991 BWS registered?

S991 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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