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S997 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonnet safety catch sticking in open position

front brake pads very low,discs corroded

no oil on dipstick,1 ltr added

parking brake cables outers broken & collapsing

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators pale

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch sticking in open position

front brake pads very low,discs corroded

no oil on dipstick,1 ltr added

parking brake cables outers broken & collapsing

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear indicators pale

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 68,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,266 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perrished and split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,543 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

both rear tyres perished

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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S997 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S997 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 S997 BWS registered?

S997 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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