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V497 NAX

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 NAX
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2010 118,751 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tail gate wont open checked boot over rear seats

Pass 22 May 2009 112,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 112,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 107,570 miles

floor pans front to rear starting to corrode

front lower cross member damaged

nearside front lower ball joint dust boot split

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop detatched

rear exhaust starting to corrode & crack

temporary petrol cap fitted (sealing type)

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 20 May 2008 107,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

floor pans front to rear starting to corrode

front lower cross member damaged

nearside front lower ball joint dust boot split

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop detatched

rear exhaust starting to corrode & crack

temporary petrol cap fitted (sealing type)

very slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 23 May 2007 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2007 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2006 87,673 miles

os wishbone - small play in front bush †os anti roll bar rubber split

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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V497 NAX is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V497 NAX, 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 V497 NAX registered?

V497 NAX is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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