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V960 GDL

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 GDL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 132,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,706 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot distorted but not leaking

n/s/r tyre tread has slight distortion noticed when rotated

oil leak from engine

slight movement in drivers front seat base, seat still secure

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

Fail 18 Jan 2010 120,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s/f outer cv boot distorted but not leaking

n/s/r tyre tread has slight distortion noticed when rotated

oil leak from engine

slight movement in drivers front seat base, seat still secure

slight movement in n/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Jan 2009 111,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 110,962 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 102,855 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 102,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 97,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 90,455 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 90,418 miles

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

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

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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V960 GDL is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V960 GDL, 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 V960 GDL registered?

V960 GDL is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V960 GDL safe to buy?

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