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V97 HOU

1999 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear coil springs excessivly corroded but not damaged or cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,902 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,389 miles

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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V97 HOU 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 75%.

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 V97 HOU, 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 V97 HOU registered?

V97 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V97 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 HOU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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