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T253 MLE

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 105,588 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 105,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,887 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 77,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2012 77,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 47,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,977 miles

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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T253 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T253 MLE, 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 T253 MLE registered?

T253 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T253 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 MLE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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