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V820 FWS

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 87,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 83,885 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,560 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 80,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,356 miles

o/s door mirror cracked slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,355 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,936 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 66,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,056 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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V820 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V820 FWS, 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 V820 FWS registered?

V820 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V820 FWS safe to buy?

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