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W966 OFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 96,977 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.64 o/o. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,545 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,208 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside driveshaft inner boot seeping oil.

offside rear service brake slow in opperation.

offside rear wheel binding slightly

windscreen wipers becoming faulty.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,642 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside driveshaft inner boot seeping oil.

offside rear service brake slow in opperation.

offside rear wheel binding slightly

windscreen wipers becoming faulty.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,145 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 60,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 56,137 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W966 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W966 OFB, 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 W966 OFB registered?

W966 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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