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V396 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,354 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

Windscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but contained within a 40mm diameter circle.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,758 miles

Oil leak

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear coil springs rusted

movement in both front rackends

movement in osr and nsr subframe bushes

nsf washers weak

osf brake flexi splitting

osf chhassis rusty

osr and nsr brake pipes rusty at flexis

osr tyre worn

rear exhaust blow

vehicles underbody rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear coil springs rusted

movement in both front rackends

movement in osr and nsr subframe bushes

nsf washers weak

osf brake flexi splitting

osf chhassis rusty

osr and nsr brake pipes rusty at flexis

osr tyre worn

rear exhaust blow

vehicles underbody rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,105 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear coil springs rusted

front exhaust heatshield rattling

handbrake travel

ns screen wash aim

osr floor section very rusty but no holes found

play found in osf rackend

rear anti roll bar rusted

rear bump stops deteriorated and insecure

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear coil springs rusted

front exhaust heatshield rattling

handbrake travel

ns screen wash aim

osr floor section very rusty but no holes found

play found in osf rackend

rear anti roll bar rusted

rear bump stops deteriorated and insecure

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,457 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,397 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 41,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,306 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 35,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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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V396 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V396 FPC, 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 V396 FPC registered?

V396 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V396 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V396 FPC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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