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V397 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 85,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 85,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 79,614 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front anti rollbar link (ball joint)boot perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2006 70,527 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops fallen off

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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V397 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,796 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V397 FPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V397 FPC registered?

V397 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V397 FPC safe to buy?

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