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V398 HHW

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,915 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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V398 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V398 HHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V398 HHW?

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What year was V398 HHW registered?

V398 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V398 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 HHW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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