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V837 GOU

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,870 mi
Last recorded108,870 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 108,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 108,855 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2009 104,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 104,572 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 102,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 101,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 88,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V837 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V837 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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V837 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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