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V578 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,764 miles

Front disc's slightly corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R suspension bump stop dterated and is unseated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 82,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front disc's slightly corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

N/S/R suspension bump stop dterated and is unseated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,210 miles

front discs slightly lipped

gearbox leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,210 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

gearbox leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,862 miles

nearside rear bump stop adrift

rear springs badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,284 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,284 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2007 61,389 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r axle bump stop insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front floor areas corroding

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 53,977 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V578 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V578 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 V578 FPC registered?

V578 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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