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V980 JHT

1999 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Marea76,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,100 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot insecure

rear offside tyre cut and right on legal limit worn outside edge

vehicle underbody poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside inner cv boot insecure

rear offside tyre cut and right on legal limit worn outside edge

vehicle underbody poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,930 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 82,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 77,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,040 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 61,357 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 61,357 miles

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

evidence of under inflation nearside rear

nearside rear lens cover damage

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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V980 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V980 JHT, 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 V980 JHT registered?

V980 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V980 JHT safe to buy?

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