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V248 JMS

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 JMS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

suspect brake problem

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,299 miles

BONNET LOCK FAULTY/TEMPORY REPAIR TO OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,299 miles

BONNET LOCK FAULTY/TEMPORY REPAIR TO OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,781 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,332 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front accident damage

o/s headlight condensated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet cable handle broken off mount

Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet cable handle broken off mount

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,615 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 46,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,967 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,169 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face.

offside front lower wishbone, rear mounting bush worn.

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit.

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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V248 JMS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V248 JMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V248 JMS is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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