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X283 FEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,635 mi
Last recorded21,635 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 FEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2012 21,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,329 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,188 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear bump stops insecure

both rear coil springs corroded.

front tyre pressures appear low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,256 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 16,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s innerc/v boot split recommend further investigation.

n/s/r bump stop detached

Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,717 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front inner tyre walls perished and tyre pressure appears low

n/s/f tyre outer wall showing signs of accident damage and o/s/r has a small cut in it recomend further investigation

n/s/r bumpstop detached

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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X283 FEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X283 FEU, 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 X283 FEU registered?

X283 FEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X283 FEU safe to buy?

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