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V521 JFB

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,401 mi
Last recorded69,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

rear both bumpstops missing

Fail 25 Jul 2015 69,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

rear both bumpstops missing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,664 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,677 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,562 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,562 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/&/N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,389 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,389 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES WORN SERIOUSLY ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,144 miles

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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V521 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V521 JFB, 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.

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V521 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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