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W946 TBL

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 TBL
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 101,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,499 miles

nearside + offside rear coil spring slightly rustey

offside rear axle bush has slight movement

signs of slight oil leak from gearbox

steering rack has slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 29 Oct 2009 86,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside + offside rear coil spring slightly rustey

offside rear axle bush has slight movement

signs of slight oil leak from gearbox

steering rack has slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 10 Oct 2009 85,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,122 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 73,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,616 miles

REAR SUSPENTION REBOUND RUBBERS BROKEN

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 44,443 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear suspention bump stops deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 32,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W946 TBL is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W946 TBL, 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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W946 TBL is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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