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W985 UAT

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,753 mi
Last recorded70,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 UAT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,753 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops insicure

corrosion on n/s outer sill/chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops insicure

corrosion on n/s outer sill/chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,299 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops insicure

oil level low

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,591 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 48,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear bump stops inscure

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

rear exhaust rubbing on rear coil spring

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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W985 UAT is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W985 UAT, 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

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What year was W985 UAT registered?

W985 UAT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W985 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 UAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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