CarVerify

Free Car Check

S998 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,445 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,849 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,412 miles

1) Wiper blades splitting on ends.

2) Rear surfaces of Front and Rear brake discs showing sign of wear and corrosion.

3) N/S and O/S Front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

4) N/S/F tyre close to legal limit ( wearing on inner edge ).

5) O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

1) Wiper blades splitting on ends.

2) Rear surfaces of Front and Rear brake discs showing sign of wear and corrosion.

3) N/S and O/S Front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

4) N/S/F tyre close to legal limit ( wearing on inner edge ).

5) O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,809 miles

. †1) Rear exhaust silencer box very poor. † †2) O/S/F wheel rim some distortion. † †3) O/S/R brake disc pads worn quite low.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,583 miles

†O/S/F wheel rim some distortion.

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
Full Fiat Marea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S998 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S998 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S998 BWS?

You can check the full history of S998 BWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S998 BWS registered?

S998 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S998 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 BWS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S998 BWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S998 BWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.