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W729 YHJ

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,925 mi
Last recorded69,925 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 YHJ
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 63,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,627 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,448 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 45,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,146 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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W729 YHJ is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W729 YHJ, 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 W729 YHJ registered?

W729 YHJ is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W729 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 YHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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