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V581 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Brown Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,595 mi
Last recorded2,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,595 miles

bumper stops loose

Fail 16 Feb 2009 2,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bumper stops loose

Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge

milometer bulb inop

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2007 72,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge

milometer bulb inop

nearside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 56,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V581 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Brown with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V581 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 V581 FPC registered?

V581 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V581 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V581 FPC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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