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V377 ABE

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 ABE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 116,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnett catch broken

nearside and offside front brake disc's corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 116,315 miles

both floor pans in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,800 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 111,800 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,626 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 15 Oct 2009 105,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,276 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops not fully secure

small nic in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Oct 2007 92,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops not fully secure

small nic in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,855 miles

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

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

small cut inside wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 77,695 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V377 ABE is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V377 ABE, 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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V377 ABE is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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