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V160 FAJ

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend72,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 FAJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX Weekend
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

headlamp dip deflectors have been used to make lights comply this is atemp measure

used brake hoses have been used to repair this vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 May 2007 60,585 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 60,585 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 59,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
8,603
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 107
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 82
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V160 FAJ is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 72,744 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 100 SX Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V160 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V160 FAJ is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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