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V148 FWS

1999 Fiat Marea 115 Elx

Bronze Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 115 Elx74,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV148 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 115 Elx
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,989 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 77,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion at o/s and n/s floor pans

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,526 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 55,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,401 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 115 Elx?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,446
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 31
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V148 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea 115 Elx in Bronze with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea 115 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea 115 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V148 FWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 115 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea 115 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V148 FWS registered?

V148 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea 115 Elx, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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