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T205 LRJ

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 LRJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 102,174 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 102,174 miles

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

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

Both rear bump stops not fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges.

o/s/f headlight has a small hole in it.

Fail 21 May 2008 95,816 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2008 95,816 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 90,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,488 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads getting low

n/s and o/s rear bump stops insecure in springs

o/s/f head lamp has bullet hole in lens

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,634 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

off side front head light glass damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2006 82,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

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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T205 LRJ is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T205 LRJ, 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 T205 LRJ registered?

T205 LRJ is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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