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V609 FPC

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 96,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,711 miles

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

suspension components+coil springs corroded,nearside front brake hose slight twist,cracks in windsreen,rear bump stops broken off,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,711 miles

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

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

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

suspension components+coil springs corroded,nearside front brake hose slight twist,cracks in windsreen,rear bump stops broken off,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 81,430 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,839 miles

advise rear coil springs corroded

both frount brake dics

n/s/f wiper blade spit

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,263 miles

anti roll bar bushes wearing

both rear bump stops broken

brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2005 59,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V609 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V609 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 V609 FPC registered?

V609 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V609 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 FPC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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