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W981 XJN

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 XJN
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,946 miles

BONNET SECONDARY SECURITY CATCH INOPERATIVE [SEIZED]TEPAIRED ON SITE

EXHAUST SILENCER BAFFLES LOOSE IN SISTEM

floor pan rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BONNET SECONDARY SECURITY CATCH INOPERATIVE [SEIZED]TEPAIRED ON SITE

EXHAUST SILENCER BAFFLES LOOSE IN SISTEM

floor pan rusting

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,449 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 76,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 76,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

off side front tyre is slightly wearing on the edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 70,535 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,614 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W981 XJN is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W981 XJN, 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 W981 XJN registered?

W981 XJN is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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