MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
N/S/R AND O/S/R BUMP STOPS MISSING
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Marea?
Based on 95,131 MOT tests across 14,968 vehicles.
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V388 JCY is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V388 JCY, 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 V388 JCY registered?
V388 JCY is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V388 JCY safe to buy?
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