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V689 EEP

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,356 mi
Last recorded100,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 EEP
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,356 miles

corrosion at rear floors and sill backs

Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,354 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at rear floors and sill backs

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,511 miles

corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on tread limit

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,630 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,628 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 82,865 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,087 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 70,109 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2 front brake discs showing initial corrosion and wear

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 56,391 miles

offside front suspention [front] pivot bush slightly worn recomend early renewal.

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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V689 EEP is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V689 EEP, 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 V689 EEP registered?

V689 EEP is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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