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V973 EFB

1999 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,681 mi
Last recorded133,681 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend82,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 EFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 133,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 133,679 miles

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

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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,798 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 131,798 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 126,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 121,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 121,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 117,833 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 117,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea Weekend?

Based on 47,660 MOT tests across 6,588 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,540
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,889
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,261
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,778
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V973 EFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 1,581cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 82,393 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 Weekend fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V973 EFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Marea Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V973 EFB registered?

V973 EFB is a 1999 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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