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T293 GBF

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 GBF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 99,306 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 May 2007 99,306 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 18 Apr 2006 91,224 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 91,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Both rear suspension bump stops detached

Front brake imbalance close to limits

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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T293 GBF is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T293 GBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T293 GBF registered?

T293 GBF is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T293 GBF safe to buy?

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