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X97 BFB

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,300 mi
Last recorded49,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,241 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust joint,n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken,n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn low & n/s/r worn heavily on outer edge,o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler door broken from hinge,damage to nsr,n sr tyre outer wall perished,inner rear arches & boot floor covered

Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler door broken from hinge,damage to nsr,n sr tyre outer wall perished,inner rear arches & boot floor covered

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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X97 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X97 BFB, 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 X97 BFB registered?

X97 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X97 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 BFB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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