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V774 JBF

1999 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 JBF
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 114,304 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 114,304 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 114,291 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 114,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 103,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 94,684 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 90,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 86,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V774 JBF is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V774 JBF, 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 V774 JBF registered?

V774 JBF is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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