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X268 BEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 BEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,615 miles

n/s rear underfloor to sill area has corrosion.

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads are worn and discs are corroded.

front exhaust clamp is corroded.

o/s rear underfloor to sill area has corrosion.

rear brake pads are worn and discs are corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,615 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads are worn and discs are corroded.

front exhaust clamp is corroded.

n/s rear underfloor to sill area has corrosion.

o/s rear underfloor to sill area has corrosion.

rear brake pads are worn and discs are corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,664 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,664 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,939 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,114 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 26,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,849 miles

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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X268 BEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X268 BEU, 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 X268 BEU registered?

X268 BEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X268 BEU safe to buy?

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