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T261 WFB

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 WFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 88,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor starting to rust

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor starting to rust

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,394 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking in treaded area

Drivers inside door handle stiff to operate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,656 miles

Both front internal door handles very stiff to operate

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front internal door handles very stiff to operate

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,251 miles

Front brake hoses perished and cracked

Rear number plate deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,126 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses perished and cracked

Rear number plate deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,083 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Both rear bump stops insecure and loose inside the spring

Front brakes on maximum allowed imbalance

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly weeping

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,039 miles

rear exhaust rusty and mountings perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,458 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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T261 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T261 WFB, 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 T261 WFB registered?

T261 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T261 WFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 WFB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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