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W778 OAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 46,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,199 miles

fuel tank strap corroded the tank is still secure for now

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,701 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN VARIOUS AREAS

FUEL TANK STRAP BROKEN.THE TANK IS SECURE AT THE MOMENT

HEAVY CORROSION TO THE FRONT SUB FRAME

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,492 miles

right side fuel tank strap corroded and broken.the tank still seems secure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror damaged and glass missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,618 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 38,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,026 miles

front discs very rusty and worn needs attention

Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,501 miles

front discs in poor condition

front wings corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,679 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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W778 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W778 OAE, 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 W778 OAE registered?

W778 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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