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W518 JRB

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 JRB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 119,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,667 miles

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 113,299 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,286 miles

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

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

headlamps of different type but aim ok

rear bump stops broken

Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

headlamps of different type but aim ok

rear bump stops broken

Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,264 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURE IN TRAY

Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,263 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

BATTERY NOT SECURE IN TRAY

Pass 12 Jan 2008 89,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,154 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 74,154 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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W518 JRB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W518 JRB, 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 W518 JRB registered?

W518 JRB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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