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T242 LOE

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 LOE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,733 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 104,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,355 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,418 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 103,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rotted

o/s sill damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,506 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,990 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 98,990 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner driveshaft boot damaged.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 81,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamp not working.

offside inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 75,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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T242 LOE is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T242 LOE, 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 T242 LOE registered?

T242 LOE is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T242 LOE safe to buy?

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