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T353 VGB

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,855 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,157 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,415 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 46,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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T353 VGB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T353 VGB, 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 T353 VGB registered?

T353 VGB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T353 VGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T353 VGB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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