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V893 FSD

1999 Fiat Marea

Bronze Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 FSD
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,368 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 105,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 86,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 81,101 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 81,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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V893 FSD is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Bronze with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V893 FSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V893 FSD registered?

V893 FSD is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V893 FSD safe to buy?

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