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X271 DEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 DEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 68,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,482 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hand brake cable touch the exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,792 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,792 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 52,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,694 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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X271 DEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X271 DEU, 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 X271 DEU registered?

X271 DEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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