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T578 PTG

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,488 mi
Last recorded128,488 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 PTG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill at seatbelt mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floorpan corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2019 126,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 126,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid section floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,255 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,516 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi's (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 122,433 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi's (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to floor/underside

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion to floor/underside

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,160 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,155 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,520 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside floor starting to corrode advise attention

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,980 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 104,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre valves fouling wheel trims advise attention

both front wiper blades starting to split

varous parts of nearside and offside front and rear floors starting to corrode and flake ect

Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,328 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,268 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2008 88,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside floor to sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,520 miles

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

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

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

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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T578 PTG is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T578 PTG, 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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T578 PTG is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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