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W236 BUA

2000 Fiat Marea Weekend

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend79,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 BUA
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,853 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,853 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Both rear bump stops loose

Engine noisey possible AUX belt / pully

Pass 1 Mar 2007 76,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 76,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,567 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 70,567 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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W236 BUA is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 79,900 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 W236 BUA, 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 26 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 W236 BUA registered?

W236 BUA is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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