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V730 GOU

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2007 129,860 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor soft

Pass 1 Mar 2006 118,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 118,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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V730 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V730 GOU, 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 V730 GOU registered?

V730 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V730 GOU safe to buy?

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