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X279 JEG

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r door handle has slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

various rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 76,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

various rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 73,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 7 Apr 2012 73,900 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,096 miles

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

osr rear tyre sidewall damaged form running flat

rear bump stops loose insode coil springs

tax displayed on offside of vehicle, legal requirement is nearside

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,096 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

osr rear tyre sidewall damaged form running flat

rear bump stops loose insode coil springs

tax displayed on offside of vehicle, legal requirement is nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

offside rear axle beam rubber mounting (front) worn

offside wiper blade split

rear suspention coil spring bump stops broken

Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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)

offside rear axle beam rubber mounting (front) worn

offside wiper blade split

rear suspention coil spring bump stops broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,839 miles

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

air bag lamp on

n/s front + both rear coil springs corroded+both rear suspension bump stops adrift

Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

n/s front + both rear coil springs corroded+both rear suspension bump stops adrift

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,923 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,332 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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X279 JEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X279 JEG, 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 X279 JEG registered?

X279 JEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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