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V489 FMW

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,177 mi
Last recorded104,177 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 FMW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

n/s cv gaitor perished and greasy; no split or puncture found at time of test

n/s front brake hose perished

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

n/s rear metal brake pipe from flexy corroded

o/s front upper droplink dustcover perished

rear brake application uneven

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,985 miles

corrosion to back panel

front and rear brake hoses perished

n/s cv gaitor perished

n/s wiper split ends

o/s dip beam poor

rear sill protectors fitted

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,232 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front outer cv gator perishing and has small hole in it. No excessive grease loss at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,555 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 55,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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V489 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Marea Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V489 FMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V489 FMW registered?

V489 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V489 FMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 FMW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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