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V385 MEU

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,387 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,733 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2014 86,970 miles

Advise anti roll bar drop link has play off side front

Advise brake check

Advise exhaust rubber broke

Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,970 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise anti roll bar drop link has play off side front

Advise brake check

Advise exhaust rubber broke

Pass 16 May 2013 83,453 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2013 83,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise front brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2012 77,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,703 miles

Advise car was running at high revs when started but settled and engine speed was normal at time of test.

Advise rear brake check,rear brakes binding very slightly.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 62,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 55,272 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V385 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V385 MEU, 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 V385 MEU registered?

V385 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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