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W971 JHU

2000 Fiat Marea

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Marea70,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelMarea
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,523 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has has a puncture repair close to the side wall

offside rear tyre perished

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,899 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,330 miles

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Hand brake levert travels a long way

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,418 miles

floorpan holed but not with in prescribed area

rear exhast rubber perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,640 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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W971 JHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W971 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W971 JHU registered?

W971 JHU is a 2000 Fiat Marea, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W971 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 JHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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