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W166 MHU

2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,915 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody very rusty recommend descale and paint

Fail 14 Nov 2008 79,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody very rusty recommend descale and paint

Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,667 miles

rear bump rubbers unattached

rear roadsprings corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2007 66,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear bump rubbers unattached

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2006 49,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 49,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,554 miles

nail in tyre

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2006 43,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

nail in tyre

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2005 30,644 miles

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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W166 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX 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 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 W166 MHU, 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 W166 MHU registered?

W166 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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