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W657 MHT

2000 Fiat Marea

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 MHT
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2010

Both front suspension lower wishbones/ slight play foremost bushes

Both rear suspension bump stops detached

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S handbrake cable touching exhaust

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil staining around steering rack

Rear coil springs rusty

Slight bulge o/s rear tyre inner side wall

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Surface rust floor & SILLS

Battery insecure

Bonnet safety catch sticky

radiator support member rusted through & radiator held with cables

Pass 25 Mar 2010

Both front suspension lower wishbones/ slight play foremost bushes

Both rear suspension bump stops detached

N/S handbrake cable touching exhaust

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

Oil staining around steering rack

Rear coil springs rusty

Slight bulge o/s rear tyre inner side wall

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Surface rust floor & SILLS

Battery insecure

Bonnet safety catch sticky

radiator support member rusted through & radiator held with cables

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,148 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

nearside non obligatory door mirror damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,509 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETACHED

Pass 18 May 2007 67,959 miles

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

heat shield loose catalyst exhaust

osr suspension bump stop insecure

slight leak power steering rack

Fail 18 May 2007 67,959 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

heat shield loose catalyst exhaust

osr suspension bump stop insecure

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 26 May 2006 57,518 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 57,518 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W657 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W657 MHT, 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 W657 MHT registered?

W657 MHT is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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