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S894 BWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 BWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 168,767 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 168,767 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 142,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 142,734 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 121,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 121,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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S894 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S894 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 S894 BWS registered?

S894 BWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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