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X809 LCE

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,197 mi
Last recorded141,197 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 LCE
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 141,197 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 141,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 123,708 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,630 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 103,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 88,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 75,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 75,607 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres fitted are 185-70 and rear tyres fitted are 185-65

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops broken

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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X809 LCE is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X809 LCE, 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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X809 LCE is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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