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W285 NEU

2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend73,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 NEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX Weekend
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 118,059 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 118,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,152 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 89,150 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,325 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 69,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 59,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend?

Based on 1,785 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
8,603
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 107
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 82
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W285 NEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend in Grey 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 100 SX Weekend models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 73,838 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 100 SX Weekend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 192 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W285 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W285 NEU registered?

W285 NEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX Weekend, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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