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S898 FFB

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,247 mi
Last recorded107,247 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 FFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,247 miles

floors week sills light crossion well under seald

Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 77,575 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 77,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S898 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S898 FFB, 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 S898 FFB registered?

S898 FFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S898 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 FFB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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