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W523 JFB

2000 Fiat Marea Weekend

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,956 mi
Last recorded164,956 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend79,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea Weekend
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 164,956 miles

n/s/f outside edge of tyre wearing

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 1 Sep 2011 164,929 miles

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

n/s/f outside edge of tyre wearing

o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 158,137 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 158,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 150,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 142,962 miles

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

corrosion in floor os & ns at sills

Pass 5 Apr 2007 129,740 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 129,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 129,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR VENTED DISCS WEAR AND SOME PITTING/RUSTING

N/S/R BRAKE PADS 85% WORN

Fail 9 Mar 2007 129,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CORROSION TO OFF SIDE FLOOR PAN TO DOOR SILL

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

bearing noise from engine ?

both rear springs foam stops missing

tail gate release sticking in open position

Pass 14 Mar 2006 109,331 miles

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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W523 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W523 JFB, 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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W523 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea Weekend, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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