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L5 TGL

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,797 mi
Last recorded159,797 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 TGL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 159,797 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 159,778 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil light flashing on

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 139,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspention bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2006 139,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspention bump stops deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2006 138,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

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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L5 TGL is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 70,302 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 L5 TGL, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Marea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 TGL registered?

L5 TGL is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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