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V491 JFB

1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,844 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 44,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 74,844 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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V491 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V491 JFB, 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 V491 JFB registered?

V491 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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