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W974 OFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,737 miles

Auxilary belt worn thin

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,374 miles

wiper blades deteriated.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 92,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,251 miles

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

advise slight play noted in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise slight play noted in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 31 Jan 2008 87,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,288 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Wipers do not work at all switch positions

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,035 miles

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

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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W974 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W974 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 W974 OFB registered?

W974 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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