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X285 JEG

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 90,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,256 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door outter door handle broken

oil leaking from nearside driveshaft seal

Fail 10 Jan 2011 80,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

offside rear door outter door handle broken

oil leaking from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,601 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear outer sill slightly distorted

oil filter seeping slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,934 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,570 miles

oil leaks

n/s/f lower arm bush small play

o/s/r bump stop loose

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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X285 JEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X285 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X285 JEG registered?

X285 JEG is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X285 JEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X285 JEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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