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X149 BFB

2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 BFB
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 102,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 102,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 99,474 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Marea 100 SX?

Based on 981 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
7,714
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 46
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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X149 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 73,046 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 100 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X149 BFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Marea 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Marea 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X149 BFB registered?

X149 BFB is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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