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X873 RCS

2000 Fiat Marea

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,361 mi
Last recorded68,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX873 RCS
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,094 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 62,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 56,513 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,329 miles

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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X873 RCS is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X873 RCS, 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 X873 RCS registered?

X873 RCS is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X873 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X873 RCS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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