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W438 LFB

2000 Fiat Multipla

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,046 mi
Last recorded75,046 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Multipla91,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelMultipla
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,046 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both nearside tyres worn low on edges tread not cut as deep

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,945 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 67,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 May 2008 45,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 May 2007 43,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,434 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 38,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear handbrake cable casing deterirated but cable is not weakend

How Reliable is the Fiat Multipla?

Based on 251,945 MOT tests across 18,513 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
7,741
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
18,513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,746
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,910
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,700
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 10,201
Stop lamp not working 8,979
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W438 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Multipla in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Multipla models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 91,028 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 Multipla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,746 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W438 LFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W438 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Multipla, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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