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W597 LHU

2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,207 mi
Last recorded82,207 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX73,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea 100 SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,207 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 82,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,664 miles

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

advise gearbox oil possible end cap seal

advise offside rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2007 75,664 miles

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

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

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

advise gearbox oil possible end cap seal

advise offside rear suspension bumpstop insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 49,734 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 49,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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W597 LHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W597 LHU, 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 W597 LHU registered?

W597 LHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea 100 SX, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W597 LHU safe to buy?

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