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W972 NFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,004 mi
Last recorded74,004 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 NFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 74,004 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 73,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 71,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 71,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011
Pass 7 May 2010 66,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 66,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 63,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 60,098 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 54,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 May 2007 54,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,325 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops insecure.

non obligatory mirror damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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W972 NFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W972 NFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W972 NFB?

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What year was W972 NFB registered?

W972 NFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W972 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W972 NFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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