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W988 OFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,147 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 73,147 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,106 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 64,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,316 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,683 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,683 miles

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

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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W988 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W988 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 W988 OFB registered?

W988 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W988 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 OFB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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