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V748 FWS

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,894 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 120,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,141 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 95,562 miles

2 x rear bump stops detatched

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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V748 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Green 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 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,796 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 100 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V748 FWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V748 FWS registered?

V748 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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