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T455 DCU

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 DCU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting not standard

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,060 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,801 miles

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 24 Sep 2007 59,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,909 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops detached from mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,886 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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T455 DCU is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T455 DCU, 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 T455 DCU registered?

T455 DCU is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T455 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 DCU shows 7 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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