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V979 MAE

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,491 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

coil springs corroded

coolant low

n/s/f out door handle broken

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear indicators faded

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to check brake pads

Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,426 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

coil springs corroded

coolant low

n/s/f out door handle broken

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear indicators faded

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to check brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,244 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front flexi hose slightly cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear coil springs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,823 miles

n/s/f outer door insecure but works

Fail 10 Apr 2008 60,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f outer door insecure but works

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,540 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 53,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,315 miles

slight play in front arm font inner bushes

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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V979 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V979 MAE, 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 V979 MAE registered?

V979 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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