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W531 JFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,764 miles

All floors caroming

Both sills corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,735 miles

Floors corroding

Nearside Sill corroding

Offside Front Sill corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,729 miles

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

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

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

Floors corroding

Nearside Sill corroding

Offside Front Sill corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,443 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,735 miles

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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W531 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W531 JFB, 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 W531 JFB registered?

W531 JFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W531 JFB safe to buy?

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