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V558 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage n/s/f bumper

damage to o/s/r

slight play in steering rack both sides

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion topside underneth various places

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage n/s/f bumper

damage to o/s/r

slight play in steering rack both sides

various brake pipes corroded

various corrosion topside underneth various places

various exhausht rubbers deteriating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,672 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both rear tyres poorcondition

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f disc poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r body has damage no sharp edges

Fail 13 Oct 2008 72,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both rear tyres poorcondition

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/f disc poor condition

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r body has damage no sharp edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,787 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 47,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides floor to sill corrison starting

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have crackes in tread no cords showing

Fail 29 Nov 2005 41,323 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V558 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea 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 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 V558 FPC, 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 V558 FPC registered?

V558 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V558 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 FPC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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