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V548 VBW

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 VBW
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,661 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 65,273 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 65,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise on front wipers split on ends

advise on rear suspension coil springs rusted and bump stops loose

advise on slight lighting bad earth on nearside rear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 61,831 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear bump stops insecure

unable to check rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2005 54,996 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 54,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seat fitted to rear seat

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside rear indicator bulb pale

offside wheel trim missing

paint scratches to nearside and offside doors

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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V548 VBW is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 V548 VBW, 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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What year was V548 VBW registered?

V548 VBW is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V548 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V548 VBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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